used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I received two days ago a number of the _People’s Journal_—from our illustrious contemporary, Bennett!
in the past
From this reading I received two days ago a number of the _People’s Journal_—from our illustrious contemporary, Bennett!
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading ‘Best’ would be altogether an impertinence,—unless you help my meaning, which is ‘best,’ too.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ‘Best’ would be altogether an impertinence,—unless you help my meaning, which is ‘best,’ too.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here is warm May weather, my Ba; I do not shiver by sympathy as I fancy you going down-stairs.
BanounUS /ˌbiːˈeɪ/
a soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group; found in barite
From this reading Here is warm May weather, my Ba; I do not shiver by sympathy as I fancy you going down-stairs.
Barrett
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From this reading Bennett figures where Barrett might have fronted the world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ‘Best’ would be altogether an impertinence,—unless you help my meaning, which is ‘best,’ too.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading I received two days ago a number of the _People’s Journal_—from our illustrious contemporary, Bennett!
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading ‘Best’ would be altogether an impertinence,—unless you help my meaning, which is ‘best,’ too.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here is warm May weather, my Ba; I do not shiver by sympathy as I fancy you going down-stairs.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading I received two days ago a number of the _People’s Journal_—from our illustrious contemporary, Bennett!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I received two days ago a number of the _People’s Journal_—from our illustrious contemporary, Bennett!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Here is warm May weather, my Ba; I do not shiver by sympathy as I fancy you going down-stairs.
down-stairs
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From this reading Here is warm May weather, my Ba; I do not shiver by sympathy as I fancy you going down-stairs.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I shall hope to see the sweet face look its ... now, what?
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Here is warm May weather, my Ba; I do not shiver by sympathy as I fancy you going down-stairs.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Bennett figures where Barrett might have fronted the world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I received two days ago a number of the _People’s Journal_—from our illustrious contemporary, Bennett!
frontedverbUS /ˈfrʌntɪd/
past form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
From this reading Bennett figures where Barrett might have fronted the world.
the act of departing
From this reading Here is warm May weather, my Ba; I do not shiver by sympathy as I fancy you going down-stairs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Bennett figures where Barrett might have fronted the world.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading ‘Best’ would be altogether an impertinence,—unless you help my meaning, which is ‘best,’ too.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here is warm May weather, my Ba; I do not shiver by sympathy as I fancy you going down-stairs.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I shall hope to see the sweet face look its ... now, what?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Here is warm May weather, my Ba; I do not shiver by sympathy as I fancy you going down-stairs.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading I received two days ago a number of the _People’s Journal_—from our illustrious contemporary, Bennett!
impertinencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading ‘Best’ would be altogether an impertinence,—unless you help my meaning, which is ‘best,’ too.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here is warm May weather, my Ba; I do not shiver by sympathy as I fancy you going down-stairs.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I shall hope to see the sweet face look its ... now, what?
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading I received two days ago a number of the _People’s Journal_—from our illustrious contemporary, Bennett!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I shall hope to see the sweet face look its ... now, what?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Here is warm May weather, my Ba; I do not shiver by sympathy as I fancy you going down-stairs.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading ‘Best’ would be altogether an impertinence,—unless you help my meaning, which is ‘best,’ too.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Bennett figures where Barrett might have fronted the world.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Here is warm May weather, my Ba; I do not shiver by sympathy as I fancy you going down-stairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here is warm May weather, my Ba; I do not shiver by sympathy as I fancy you going down-stairs.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I shall hope to see the sweet face look its ... now, what?
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I received two days ago a number of the _People’s Journal_—from our illustrious contemporary, Bennett!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I received two days ago a number of the _People’s Journal_—from our illustrious contemporary, Bennett!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I received two days ago a number of the _People’s Journal_—from our illustrious contemporary, Bennett!
People'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I received two days ago a number of the _People’s Journal_—from our illustrious contemporary, Bennett!
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I received two days ago a number of the _People’s Journal_—from our illustrious contemporary, Bennett!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I shall hope to see the sweet face look its ... now, what?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall hope to see the sweet face look its ... now, what?
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading Here is warm May weather, my Ba; I do not shiver by sympathy as I fancy you going down-stairs.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading I shall hope to see the sweet face look its ... now, what?
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Here is warm May weather, my Ba; I do not shiver by sympathy as I fancy you going down-stairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I shall hope to see the sweet face look its ... now, what?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I shall hope to see the sweet face look its ... now, what?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading ‘Best’ would be altogether an impertinence,—unless you help my meaning, which is ‘best,’ too.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I received two days ago a number of the _People’s Journal_—from our illustrious contemporary, Bennett!
except if; if not
From this reading ‘Best’ would be altogether an impertinence,—unless you help my meaning, which is ‘best,’ too.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Here is warm May weather, my Ba; I do not shiver by sympathy as I fancy you going down-stairs.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Here is warm May weather, my Ba; I do not shiver by sympathy as I fancy you going down-stairs.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I shall hope to see the sweet face look its ... now, what?
in or at the place that
From this reading Bennett figures where Barrett might have fronted the world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ‘Best’ would be altogether an impertinence,—unless you help my meaning, which is ‘best,’ too.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Bennett figures where Barrett might have fronted the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ‘Best’ would be altogether an impertinence,—unless you help my meaning, which is ‘best,’ too.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Here is warm May weather, my Ba; I do not shiver by sympathy as I fancy you going down-stairs.
