used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps that worst pain was a sort of crisis ... the sharp turn of the road about to end ... oh, I do trust it may be so.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Perhaps that worst pain was a sort of crisis ... the sharp turn of the road about to end ... oh, I do trust it may be so.
aequam
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From this reading It will be wise not to go out _too_ much--'aequam servare mentem' as Landor quotes, ... in this as in the rest.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
(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 That you really are better is the best news of all--thank you for telling me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That you really are better is the best news of all--thank you for telling me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It will be wise not to go out _too_ much--'aequam servare mentem' as Landor quotes, ... in this as in the rest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still, I was not sure, before your letter came, how it might be.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Still, I was not sure, before your letter came, how it might be.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading That you really are better is the best news of all--thank you for telling me.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading That you really are better is the best news of all--thank you for telling me.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Still, I was not sure, before your letter came, how it might be.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading Perhaps that worst pain was a sort of crisis ... the sharp turn of the road about to end ... oh, I do trust it may be so.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Perhaps that worst pain was a sort of crisis ... the sharp turn of the road about to end ... oh, I do trust it may be so.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Perhaps that worst pain was a sort of crisis ... the sharp turn of the road about to end ... oh, I do trust it may be so.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It will be wise not to go out _too_ much--'aequam servare mentem' as Landor quotes, ... in this as in the rest.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
how
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From this reading Still, I was not sure, before your letter came, how it might be.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It will be wise not to go out _too_ much--'aequam servare mentem' as Landor quotes, ... in this as in the rest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That you really are better is the best news of all--thank you for telling me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still, I was not sure, before your letter came, how it might be.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
Kenyon
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From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
Landor
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From this reading It will be wise not to go out _too_ much--'aequam servare mentem' as Landor quotes, ... in this as in the rest.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Still, I was not sure, before your letter came, how it might be.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Perhaps that worst pain was a sort of crisis ... the sharp turn of the road about to end ... oh, I do trust it may be so.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
mentem
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From this reading It will be wise not to go out _too_ much--'aequam servare mentem' as Landor quotes, ... in this as in the rest.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Still, I was not sure, before your letter came, how it might be.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
information about recent and important events
From this reading That you really are better is the best news of all--thank you for telling me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still, I was not sure, before your letter came, how it might be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Perhaps that worst pain was a sort of crisis ... the sharp turn of the road about to end ... oh, I do trust it may be so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It will be wise not to go out _too_ much--'aequam servare mentem' as Landor quotes, ... in this as in the rest.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Perhaps that worst pain was a sort of crisis ... the sharp turn of the road about to end ... oh, I do trust it may be so.
by chance
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
quotesnounUS /kwoʊts/
plural of “quote” — a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else
From this reading It will be wise not to go out _too_ much--'aequam servare mentem' as Landor quotes, ... in this as in the rest.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading That you really are better is the best news of all--thank you for telling me.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It will be wise not to go out _too_ much--'aequam servare mentem' as Landor quotes, ... in this as in the rest.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Perhaps that worst pain was a sort of crisis ... the sharp turn of the road about to end ... oh, I do trust it may be so.
cut with a saw
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
servare
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From this reading It will be wise not to go out _too_ much--'aequam servare mentem' as Landor quotes, ... in this as in the rest.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Perhaps that worst pain was a sort of crisis ... the sharp turn of the road about to end ... oh, I do trust it may be so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps that worst pain was a sort of crisis ... the sharp turn of the road about to end ... oh, I do trust it may be so.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Perhaps that worst pain was a sort of crisis ... the sharp turn of the road about to end ... oh, I do trust it may be so.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, I was not sure, before your letter came, how it might be.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Still, I was not sure, before your letter came, how it might be.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading That you really are better is the best news of all--thank you for telling me.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading That you really are better is the best news of all--thank you for telling me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It will be wise not to go out _too_ much--'aequam servare mentem' as Landor quotes, ... in this as in the rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It will be wise not to go out _too_ much--'aequam servare mentem' as Landor quotes, ... in this as in the rest.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Perhaps that worst pain was a sort of crisis ... the sharp turn of the road about to end ... oh, I do trust it may be so.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Perhaps that worst pain was a sort of crisis ... the sharp turn of the road about to end ... oh, I do trust it may be so.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still, I was not sure, before your letter came, how it might be.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be wise not to go out _too_ much--'aequam servare mentem' as Landor quotes, ... in this as in the rest.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading It will be wise not to go out _too_ much--'aequam servare mentem' as Landor quotes, ... in this as in the rest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Perhaps that worst pain was a sort of crisis ... the sharp turn of the road about to end ... oh, I do trust it may be so.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mr. Kenyon told me that you were to dine with him on Tuesday, and I took for granted, at first hearing, that you would come on Wednesday perhaps to me--and afterwards I saw the possibility of the two ends being joined without much difficulty.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Still, I was not sure, before your letter came, how it might be.
