used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
(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 Under his will I unfortunately become sole owner of all he possessed.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
Arcachon
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From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The letter astonished him, and he read it twice, incredulous of its meaning and wondering vaguely if it were genuine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Under his will I unfortunately become sole owner of all he possessed.
black-edged
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From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
rid of obstructions
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
condolencenounUS /kənˈdoʊləns/
an expression of sympathy with another's grief
From this reading “MY DEAR LORD ROXHALL, “_Pardon me that I have not earlier replied to your very kind letter of condolence on the terrible death of my father.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading It was dated from Vale Royal and worded thus:
dearly loved
From this reading “MY DEAR LORD ROXHALL, “_Pardon me that I have not earlier replied to your very kind letter of condolence on the terrible death of my father.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “MY DEAR LORD ROXHALL, “_Pardon me that I have not earlier replied to your very kind letter of condolence on the terrible death of my father.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading “MY DEAR LORD ROXHALL, “_Pardon me that I have not earlier replied to your very kind letter of condolence on the terrible death of my father.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “MY DEAR LORD ROXHALL, “_Pardon me that I have not earlier replied to your very kind letter of condolence on the terrible death of my father.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was dated from Vale Royal and worded thus:
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading The letter astonished him, and he read it twice, incredulous of its meaning and wondering vaguely if it were genuine.
a state of high honor
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “MY DEAR LORD ROXHALL, “_Pardon me that I have not earlier replied to your very kind letter of condolence on the terrible death of my father.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The letter astonished him, and he read it twice, incredulous of its meaning and wondering vaguely if it were genuine.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “MY DEAR LORD ROXHALL, “_Pardon me that I have not earlier replied to your very kind letter of condolence on the terrible death of my father.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The letter astonished him, and he read it twice, incredulous of its meaning and wondering vaguely if it were genuine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading The letter astonished him, and he read it twice, incredulous of its meaning and wondering vaguely if it were genuine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The letter astonished him, and he read it twice, incredulous of its meaning and wondering vaguely if it were genuine.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The letter astonished him, and he read it twice, incredulous of its meaning and wondering vaguely if it were genuine.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “MY DEAR LORD ROXHALL, “_Pardon me that I have not earlier replied to your very kind letter of condolence on the terrible death of my father.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
Massarene's
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From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “MY DEAR LORD ROXHALL, “_Pardon me that I have not earlier replied to your very kind letter of condolence on the terrible death of my father.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The letter astonished him, and he read it twice, incredulous of its meaning and wondering vaguely if it were genuine.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “MY DEAR LORD ROXHALL, “_Pardon me that I have not earlier replied to your very kind letter of condolence on the terrible death of my father.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “MY DEAR LORD ROXHALL, “_Pardon me that I have not earlier replied to your very kind letter of condolence on the terrible death of my father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “MY DEAR LORD ROXHALL, “_Pardon me that I have not earlier replied to your very kind letter of condolence on the terrible death of my father.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Under his will I unfortunately become sole owner of all he possessed.
accept an excuse for
From this reading “MY DEAR LORD ROXHALL, “_Pardon me that I have not earlier replied to your very kind letter of condolence on the terrible death of my father.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Under his will I unfortunately become sole owner of all he possessed.
postmarknounUS /ˈpoʊstmɑːrk/
a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailing
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The letter astonished him, and he read it twice, incredulous of its meaning and wondering vaguely if it were genuine.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “MY DEAR LORD ROXHALL, “_Pardon me that I have not earlier replied to your very kind letter of condolence on the terrible death of my father.
Roxhall
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From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading It was dated from Vale Royal and worded thus:
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Under his will I unfortunately become sole owner of all he possessed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “MY DEAR LORD ROXHALL, “_Pardon me that I have not earlier replied to your very kind letter of condolence on the terrible death of my father.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was dated from Vale Royal and worded thus:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
two times
From this reading The letter astonished him, and he read it twice, incredulous of its meaning and wondering vaguely if it were genuine.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under his will I unfortunately become sole owner of all he possessed.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Under his will I unfortunately become sole owner of all he possessed.
not known
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading The letter astonished him, and he read it twice, incredulous of its meaning and wondering vaguely if it were genuine.
ValenounUS /veɪl/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading It was dated from Vale Royal and worded thus:
precisely as stated
From this reading “MY DEAR LORD ROXHALL, “_Pardon me that I have not earlier replied to your very kind letter of condolence on the terrible death of my father.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The letter astonished him, and he read it twice, incredulous of its meaning and wondering vaguely if it were genuine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
which person or people
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Under his will I unfortunately become sole owner of all he possessed.
William
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From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the month of August Lord Roxhall, who was at Arcachon with his wife, ostensibly for health, in reality to cut short the expenses of a season in town, received amongst his correspondence a letter in a black-edged envelope addressed in a clear firm handwriting which was unknown to him, and bearing the postmark of his own country town, that town which William Massarene’s funeral had recently passed through in such pomp and glory.
showing curiosity
From this reading The letter astonished him, and he read it twice, incredulous of its meaning and wondering vaguely if it were genuine.
wordedverbUS /ˈwɜːrdɪd/
past form of “word” — put into words or an expression
From this reading It was dated from Vale Royal and worded thus:
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “MY DEAR LORD ROXHALL, “_Pardon me that I have not earlier replied to your very kind letter of condolence on the terrible death of my father.
