used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the suite Diana engaged, the two friends discussed ways and means, and it was decided that Diana should write a note to the invalid and make herself known.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading I believe you and my father had time to see something of one another before steel swallowed him up and you became absorbed in railroads.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I believe you and my father had time to see something of one another before steel swallowed him up and you became absorbed in railroads.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My mother is at our cottage in Newport, and is wondering whether you could be induced to visit us when Father returns from a cruise he is taking.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I believe you and my father had time to see something of one another before steel swallowed him up and you became absorbed in railroads.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I believe you and my father had time to see something of one another before steel swallowed him up and you became absorbed in railroads.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
a small house with a single story
From this reading My mother is at our cottage in Newport, and is wondering whether you could be induced to visit us when Father returns from a cruise he is taking.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading My mother is at our cottage in Newport, and is wondering whether you could be induced to visit us when Father returns from a cruise he is taking.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading My mother is at our cottage in Newport, and is wondering whether you could be induced to visit us when Father returns from a cruise he is taking.
dearly loved
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
recognizable; marked
From this reading In the suite Diana engaged, the two friends discussed ways and means, and it was decided that Diana should write a note to the invalid and make herself known.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading In the suite Diana engaged, the two friends discussed ways and means, and it was decided that Diana should write a note to the invalid and make herself known.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading In the suite Diana engaged, the two friends discussed ways and means, and it was decided that Diana should write a note to the invalid and make herself known.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading In the suite Diana engaged, the two friends discussed ways and means, and it was decided that Diana should write a note to the invalid and make herself known.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In the suite Diana engaged, the two friends discussed ways and means, and it was decided that Diana should write a note to the invalid and make herself known.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My mother is at our cottage in Newport, and is wondering whether you could be induced to visit us when Father returns from a cruise he is taking.
let have
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I believe you and my father had time to see something of one another before steel swallowed him up and you became absorbed in railroads.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
HERBERTnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the suite Diana engaged, the two friends discussed ways and means, and it was decided that Diana should write a note to the invalid and make herself known.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I believe you and my father had time to see something of one another before steel swallowed him up and you became absorbed in railroads.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
indisposedadjective
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading My mother is at our cottage in Newport, and is wondering whether you could be induced to visit us when Father returns from a cruise he is taking.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading In the suite Diana engaged, the two friends discussed ways and means, and it was decided that Diana should write a note to the invalid and make herself known.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My mother is at our cottage in Newport, and is wondering whether you could be induced to visit us when Father returns from a cruise he is taking.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the suite Diana engaged, the two friends discussed ways and means, and it was decided that Diana should write a note to the invalid and make herself known.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In the suite Diana engaged, the two friends discussed ways and means, and it was decided that Diana should write a note to the invalid and make herself known.
Loring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
engage in
From this reading In the suite Diana engaged, the two friends discussed ways and means, and it was decided that Diana should write a note to the invalid and make herself known.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading In the suite Diana engaged, the two friends discussed ways and means, and it was decided that Diana should write a note to the invalid and make herself known.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading My mother is at our cottage in Newport, and is wondering whether you could be induced to visit us when Father returns from a cruise he is taking.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
NewportnounUS /ˈnuːpɔːrt/
a port city in southeastern Wales
From this reading My mother is at our cottage in Newport, and is wondering whether you could be induced to visit us when Father returns from a cruise he is taking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
a brief written record
From this reading In the suite Diana engaged, the two friends discussed ways and means, and it was decided that Diana should write a note to the invalid and make herself known.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I believe you and my father had time to see something of one another before steel swallowed him up and you became absorbed in railroads.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I believe you and my father had time to see something of one another before steel swallowed him up and you became absorbed in railroads.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading My mother is at our cottage in Newport, and is wondering whether you could be induced to visit us when Father returns from a cruise he is taking.
by chance
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
approval to do something
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
railroadsnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊdz/
plural of “railroad” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading I believe you and my father had time to see something of one another before steel swallowed him up and you became absorbed in railroads.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading My mother is at our cottage in Newport, and is wondering whether you could be induced to visit us when Father returns from a cruise he is taking.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I believe you and my father had time to see something of one another before steel swallowed him up and you became absorbed in railroads.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In the suite Diana engaged, the two friends discussed ways and means, and it was decided that Diana should write a note to the invalid and make herself known.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I believe you and my father had time to see something of one another before steel swallowed him up and you became absorbed in railroads.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading I believe you and my father had time to see something of one another before steel swallowed him up and you became absorbed in railroads.
not in physical motion
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading In the suite Diana engaged, the two friends discussed ways and means, and it was decided that Diana should write a note to the invalid and make herself known.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading I believe you and my father had time to see something of one another before steel swallowed him up and you became absorbed in railroads.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading My mother is at our cottage in Newport, and is wondering whether you could be induced to visit us when Father returns from a cruise he is taking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
in or at that place or location
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I believe you and my father had time to see something of one another before steel swallowed him up and you became absorbed in railroads.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the suite Diana engaged, the two friends discussed ways and means, and it was decided that Diana should write a note to the invalid and make herself known.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the suite Diana engaged, the two friends discussed ways and means, and it was decided that Diana should write a note to the invalid and make herself known.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I believe you and my father had time to see something of one another before steel swallowed him up and you became absorbed in railroads.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My mother is at our cottage in Newport, and is wondering whether you could be induced to visit us when Father returns from a cruise he is taking.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading My mother is at our cottage in Newport, and is wondering whether you could be induced to visit us when Father returns from a cruise he is taking.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COUSIN HERBERT Arrived at the hotel in Boston, an inquiry for Herbert Loring revealed that he was still there, but indisposed and not seeing visitors.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading In the suite Diana engaged, the two friends discussed ways and means, and it was decided that Diana should write a note to the invalid and make herself known.
at the time that
From this reading My mother is at our cottage in Newport, and is wondering whether you could be induced to visit us when Father returns from a cruise he is taking.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading My mother is at our cottage in Newport, and is wondering whether you could be induced to visit us when Father returns from a cruise he is taking.
Wilbur
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
showing curiosity
From this reading My mother is at our cottage in Newport, and is wondering whether you could be induced to visit us when Father returns from a cruise he is taking.
produce a literary work
From this reading In the suite Diana engaged, the two friends discussed ways and means, and it was decided that Diana should write a note to the invalid and make herself known.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _My dear Mr. Loring_ (she wrote), I might perhaps call you Cousin Herbert, for I believe my father, Charles Wilbur, claims relationship, and, if you grant me permission, I certainly shall do so.
