used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
ACHREE
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From this reading She did not possess the gift of expression, but could only write of real things, and when these were done with the letter came to an end:-- "ACHREE, _Saturday night_.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
black-edged
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From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
cause to be bored
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
lacking funds
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She did not possess the gift of expression, but could only write of real things, and when these were done with the letter came to an end:-- "ACHREE, _Saturday night_.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She did not possess the gift of expression, but could only write of real things, and when these were done with the letter came to an end:-- "ACHREE, _Saturday night_.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
chamber-maid
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From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She did not possess the gift of expression, but could only write of real things, and when these were done with the letter came to an end:-- "ACHREE, _Saturday night_.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She did not possess the gift of expression, but could only write of real things, and when these were done with the letter came to an end:-- "ACHREE, _Saturday night_.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She did not possess the gift of expression, but could only write of real things, and when these were done with the letter came to an end:-- "ACHREE, _Saturday night_.
Enoch's
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From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She did not possess the gift of expression, but could only write of real things, and when these were done with the letter came to an end:-- "ACHREE, _Saturday night_.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Thus did Isla write to Rosmead, and the few simple words meant more from her than whole pages of words from most women.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thus did Isla write to Rosmead, and the few simple words meant more from her than whole pages of words from most women.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading She did not possess the gift of expression, but could only write of real things, and when these were done with the letter came to an end:-- "ACHREE, _Saturday night_.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
GlasgownounUS /ˈɡlæskoʊ/
largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world
From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
half-past
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From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus did Isla write to Rosmead, and the few simple words meant more from her than whole pages of words from most women.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
Isla
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From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She did not possess the gift of expression, but could only write of real things, and when these were done with the letter came to an end:-- "ACHREE, _Saturday night_.
the literary culture
From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
MACKINNON
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From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Thus did Isla write to Rosmead, and the few simple words meant more from her than whole pages of words from most women.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Thus did Isla write to Rosmead, and the few simple words meant more from her than whole pages of words from most women.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She did not possess the gift of expression, but could only write of real things, and when these were done with the letter came to an end:-- "ACHREE, _Saturday night_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
and nothing more
From this reading She did not possess the gift of expression, but could only write of real things, and when these were done with the letter came to an end:-- "ACHREE, _Saturday night_.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Thus did Isla write to Rosmead, and the few simple words meant more from her than whole pages of words from most women.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading She did not possess the gift of expression, but could only write of real things, and when these were done with the letter came to an end:-- "ACHREE, _Saturday night_.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
pulsesnounUS /ˈpʌlsɪz/
plural of “pulse” — (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
with speed
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading She did not possess the gift of expression, but could only write of real things, and when these were done with the letter came to an end:-- "ACHREE, _Saturday night_.
Rosmead
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From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She did not possess the gift of expression, but could only write of real things, and when these were done with the letter came to an end:-- "ACHREE, _Saturday night_.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
shaving-water
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From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not possess the gift of expression, but could only write of real things, and when these were done with the letter came to an end:-- "ACHREE, _Saturday night_.
sheafnounUS /ʃiːf/
a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing
From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Thus did Isla write to Rosmead, and the few simple words meant more from her than whole pages of words from most women.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
make square
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
St
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From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Thus did Isla write to Rosmead, and the few simple words meant more from her than whole pages of words from most women.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She did not possess the gift of expression, but could only write of real things, and when these were done with the letter came to an end:-- "ACHREE, _Saturday night_.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She did not possess the gift of expression, but could only write of real things, and when these were done with the letter came to an end:-- "ACHREE, _Saturday night_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus did Isla write to Rosmead, and the few simple words meant more from her than whole pages of words from most women.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She did not possess the gift of expression, but could only write of real things, and when these were done with the letter came to an end:-- "ACHREE, _Saturday night_.
at the time that
From this reading She did not possess the gift of expression, but could only write of real things, and when these were done with the letter came to an end:-- "ACHREE, _Saturday night_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He glanced over them with quick carelessness, and, finding one small, square, black-edged envelope, addressed in a handwriting that he did not know, he quickly broke the seal, which bore an unfamiliar coat of arms.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Thus did Isla write to Rosmead, and the few simple words meant more from her than whole pages of words from most women.
wieldsverbUS /wiːldz/
third-person singular of “wield” — have and exercise
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PASSING OF MACKINNON A chamber-maid at the St. Enoch’s Hotel in Glasgow brought a sheaf of letters to Rosmead along with shaving-water on Monday morning at half-past seven.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Thus did Isla write to Rosmead, and the few simple words meant more from her than whole pages of words from most women.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Thus did Isla write to Rosmead, and the few simple words meant more from her than whole pages of words from most women.
produce a literary work
From this reading Thus did Isla write to Rosmead, and the few simple words meant more from her than whole pages of words from most women.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Once more his pulses beat high, for this was the first time Isla Mackinnon had written to him, and over a man in love the handwriting of the woman he loves wields a surprising power.
