used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
speak to
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
agent'snounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
possessive form of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading I have left the Cottage in an agent's hands with the hope of letting it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
blanklyadverbUS /ˈblæŋkli/
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was Mrs. Dennistoun whose letter brought John Tatham such dismay.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You will wonder still more, dear John, when I tell you we have come here for good.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
a small house with a single story
From this reading I have left the Cottage in an agent's hands with the hope of letting it.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
dearly loved
From this reading "You will wonder still more, dear John, when I tell you we have come here for good.
Dennistoun
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From this reading It was Mrs. Dennistoun whose letter brought John Tatham such dismay.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading It was Mrs. Dennistoun whose letter brought John Tatham such dismay.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "You will wonder still more, dear John, when I tell you we have come here for good.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I have left the Cottage in an agent's hands with the hope of letting it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You will wonder still more, dear John, when I tell you we have come here for good.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You will wonder still more, dear John, when I tell you we have come here for good.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I have left the Cottage in an agent's hands with the hope of letting it.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You will wonder still more, dear John, when I tell you we have come here for good.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have left the Cottage in an agent's hands with the hope of letting it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Mrs. Dennistoun whose letter brought John Tatham such dismay.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It was Mrs. Dennistoun whose letter brought John Tatham such dismay.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
LakesidenounUS /ˈleɪksaɪd/
the shore of a lake
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I have left the Cottage in an agent's hands with the hope of letting it.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was Mrs. Dennistoun whose letter brought John Tatham such dismay.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading I have left the Cottage in an agent's hands with the hope of letting it.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You will wonder still more, dear John, when I tell you we have come here for good.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was Mrs. Dennistoun whose letter brought John Tatham such dismay.
not any; not one
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have left the Cottage in an agent's hands with the hope of letting it.
Penrith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You will wonder to see this address," she wrote.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You will wonder to see this address," she wrote.
not in physical motion
From this reading "You will wonder still more, dear John, when I tell you we have come here for good.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was Mrs. Dennistoun whose letter brought John Tatham such dismay.
Tatham
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From this reading It was Mrs. Dennistoun whose letter brought John Tatham such dismay.
express in words
From this reading "You will wonder still more, dear John, when I tell you we have come here for good.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You will wonder to see this address," she wrote.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Mrs. Dennistoun whose letter brought John Tatham such dismay.
Waterdale
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From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You will wonder still more, dear John, when I tell you we have come here for good.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
at the time that
From this reading "You will wonder still more, dear John, when I tell you we have come here for good.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was Mrs. Dennistoun whose letter brought John Tatham such dismay.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will wonder to see this address," she wrote.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "You will wonder to see this address," she wrote.
the act of creating written works
From this reading It was dated Lakeside, Waterdale, Penrith--an address with which he had no associations whatever, and which he gazed at blankly for a moment before he attempted to read the letter, not knowing how to connect it with the well-known writing which was as familiar as the common day.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "You will wonder to see this address," she wrote.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will wonder to see this address," she wrote.
