used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
react verbally
From this reading He read without comment, but now and then he asked me questions which puzzled me to answer.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He read without comment, but now and then he asked me questions which puzzled me to answer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading "He is very attentive," I wrote back.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "He is very attentive," I wrote back.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He read without comment, but now and then he asked me questions which puzzled me to answer.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading I heard from home regularly; father, however, was my only correspondent.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you like Mr. Morgeson?" he asked once.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
dwindlingadjectiveUS /ˈdwɪndəlɪŋ/
gradually decreasing until little remains
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I heard from home regularly; father, however, was my only correspondent.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I heard from home regularly; father, however, was my only correspondent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard from home regularly; father, however, was my only correspondent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I heard from home regularly; father, however, was my only correspondent.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I heard from home regularly; father, however, was my only correspondent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I heard from home regularly; father, however, was my only correspondent.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
interspersing
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From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is very attentive," I wrote back.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Do you like Mr. Morgeson?" he asked once.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He read without comment, but now and then he asked me questions which puzzled me to answer.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
Morgeson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you like Mr. Morgeson?" he asked once.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Do you like Mr. Morgeson?" he asked once.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I heard from home regularly; father, however, was my only correspondent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He read without comment, but now and then he asked me questions which puzzled me to answer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
on one occasion
From this reading "Do you like Mr. Morgeson?" he asked once.
and nothing more
From this reading I heard from home regularly; father, however, was my only correspondent.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading He read without comment, but now and then he asked me questions which puzzled me to answer.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He read without comment, but now and then he asked me questions which puzzled me to answer.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He read without comment, but now and then he asked me questions which puzzled me to answer.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading I heard from home regularly; father, however, was my only correspondent.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
stipulatedverbUS /ˈstɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He read without comment, but now and then he asked me questions which puzzled me to answer.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
precisely as stated
From this reading "He is very attentive," I wrote back.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I heard from home regularly; father, however, was my only correspondent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He read without comment, but now and then he asked me questions which puzzled me to answer.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He read without comment, but now and then he asked me questions which puzzled me to answer.
produce a literary work
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
the act of creating written works
From this reading He stipulated that I should write him every other Saturday, if not more than a line; but I did more than that at first, writing up the events of the fortnight, interspersing my opinions of the actors engaged therein, and dwindling by degrees down to the mere acknowledgment of his letter.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "He is very attentive," I wrote back.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you like Mr. Morgeson?" he asked once.
