used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a letter from his sister, but it only confirmed that which he already knew.
speak to
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was a letter from his sister, but it only confirmed that which he already knew.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It's postmarked at--maybe you can see it, my eye-sight isn't what it used to be," and he held the envelope out to Cora.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It's postmarked at--maybe you can see it, my eye-sight isn't what it used to be," and he held the envelope out to Cora.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a letter from his sister, but it only confirmed that which he already knew.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS The word which the lighthouse keeper had received was rather indefinite.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading It was a letter from his sister, but it only confirmed that which he already knew.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
doesn't
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From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
Edmenton
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From this reading "Edmenton," she read.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading "It's postmarked at--maybe you can see it, my eye-sight isn't what it used to be," and he held the envelope out to Cora.
eye-sight
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From this reading "It's postmarked at--maybe you can see it, my eye-sight isn't what it used to be," and he held the envelope out to Cora.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a letter from his sister, but it only confirmed that which he already knew.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS The word which the lighthouse keeper had received was rather indefinite.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS The word which the lighthouse keeper had received was rather indefinite.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a letter from his sister, but it only confirmed that which he already knew.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "It's postmarked at--maybe you can see it, my eye-sight isn't what it used to be," and he held the envelope out to Cora.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a letter from his sister, but it only confirmed that which he already knew.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS The word which the lighthouse keeper had received was rather indefinite.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
isn't
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From this reading "It's postmarked at--maybe you can see it, my eye-sight isn't what it used to be," and he held the envelope out to Cora.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a letter from his sister, but it only confirmed that which he already knew.
It's
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From this reading "It's postmarked at--maybe you can see it, my eye-sight isn't what it used to be," and he held the envelope out to Cora.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS The word which the lighthouse keeper had received was rather indefinite.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was a letter from his sister, but it only confirmed that which he already knew.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was a letter from his sister, but it only confirmed that which he already knew.
lighthousenounUS /ˈlaɪthaʊs/
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS The word which the lighthouse keeper had received was rather indefinite.
by chance
From this reading "It's postmarked at--maybe you can see it, my eye-sight isn't what it used to be," and he held the envelope out to Cora.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It's postmarked at--maybe you can see it, my eye-sight isn't what it used to be," and he held the envelope out to Cora.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a letter from his sister, but it only confirmed that which he already knew.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It's postmarked at--maybe you can see it, my eye-sight isn't what it used to be," and he held the envelope out to Cora.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
postmarkedverbUS /ˈpoʊstmɑːrkt/
past form of “postmark” — stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing
From this reading "It's postmarked at--maybe you can see it, my eye-sight isn't what it used to be," and he held the envelope out to Cora.
on the contrary
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS The word which the lighthouse keeper had received was rather indefinite.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Edmenton," she read.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS The word which the lighthouse keeper had received was rather indefinite.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
Rosalie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "It's postmarked at--maybe you can see it, my eye-sight isn't what it used to be," and he held the envelope out to Cora.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Edmenton," she read.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was a letter from his sister, but it only confirmed that which he already knew.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a letter from his sister, but it only confirmed that which he already knew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS The word which the lighthouse keeper had received was rather indefinite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "It's postmarked at--maybe you can see it, my eye-sight isn't what it used to be," and he held the envelope out to Cora.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS The word which the lighthouse keeper had received was rather indefinite.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "It's postmarked at--maybe you can see it, my eye-sight isn't what it used to be," and he held the envelope out to Cora.
at the time that
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
in or at the place that
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS The word which the lighthouse keeper had received was rather indefinite.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS The word which the lighthouse keeper had received was rather indefinite.
produce a literary work
From this reading "And it doesn't give me any address where I can write to her!" he complained when Cora had paid him a visit, in response to the invitation given by Rosalie during the swim.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's postmarked at--maybe you can see it, my eye-sight isn't what it used to be," and he held the envelope out to Cora.
