1900
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From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
adaelos
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From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
in the past
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
ammos
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From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading They came from a very good friend of mine, whose name there is no reason that I should now conceal--Dr. Arthur Lister Browne, M.A.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
atrociousadjectiveUS /əˈtroʊʃəs/
shockingly brutal or cruel
From this reading Moreover, though our friendship was of the most intimate kind, we were both atrocious correspondents: so that only two notes passed between us during those years.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Moreover, though our friendship was of the most intimate kind, we were both atrocious correspondents: so that only two notes passed between us during those years.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Moreover, though our friendship was of the most intimate kind, we were both atrocious correspondents: so that only two notes passed between us during those years.
BrownenounUS /braʊn/
English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)
From this reading They came from a very good friend of mine, whose name there is no reason that I should now conceal--Dr. Arthur Lister Browne, M.A.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They came from a very good friend of mine, whose name there is no reason that I should now conceal--Dr. Arthur Lister Browne, M.A.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading They came from a very good friend of mine, whose name there is no reason that I should now conceal--Dr. Arthur Lister Browne, M.A.
correspondentsnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənts/
plural of “correspondent” — someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading Moreover, though our friendship was of the most intimate kind, we were both atrocious correspondents: so that only two notes passed between us during those years.
Daelos
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From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
Dr
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From this reading They came from a very good friend of mine, whose name there is no reason that I should now conceal--Dr. Arthur Lister Browne, M.A.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
eseitai
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From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
estai
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From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They came from a very good friend of mine, whose name there is no reason that I should now conceal--Dr. Arthur Lister Browne, M.A.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Moreover, though our friendship was of the most intimate kind, we were both atrocious correspondents: so that only two notes passed between us during those years.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They came from a very good friend of mine, whose name there is no reason that I should now conceal--Dr. Arthur Lister Browne, M.A.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They came from a very good friend of mine, whose name there is no reason that I should now conceal--Dr. Arthur Lister Browne, M.A.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They came from a very good friend of mine, whose name there is no reason that I should now conceal--Dr. Arthur Lister Browne, M.A.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Moreover, though our friendship was of the most intimate kind, we were both atrocious correspondents: so that only two notes passed between us during those years.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
kai
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From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Moreover, though our friendship was of the most intimate kind, we were both atrocious correspondents: so that only two notes passed between us during those years.
immediately past
From this reading Till, last May, there reached me the letter--and the packet--to which I refer.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
ListernounUS /ˈlɪstər/
English surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912)
From this reading They came from a very good friend of mine, whose name there is no reason that I should now conceal--Dr. Arthur Lister Browne, M.A.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading They came from a very good friend of mine, whose name there is no reason that I should now conceal--Dr. Arthur Lister Browne, M.A.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Till, last May, there reached me the letter--and the packet--to which I refer.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading They came from a very good friend of mine, whose name there is no reason that I should now conceal--Dr. Arthur Lister Browne, M.A.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, though our friendship was of the most intimate kind, we were both atrocious correspondents: so that only two notes passed between us during those years.
used to form the superlative
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
not any; not one
From this reading They came from a very good friend of mine, whose name there is no reason that I should now conceal--Dr. Arthur Lister Browne, M.A.
NorfolknounUS /ˈnɔːrfək/
port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Moreover, though our friendship was of the most intimate kind, we were both atrocious correspondents: so that only two notes passed between us during those years.
noteworthyadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtwɜːrði/
worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They came from a very good friend of mine, whose name there is no reason that I should now conceal--Dr. Arthur Lister Browne, M.A.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
and nothing more
From this reading Moreover, though our friendship was of the most intimate kind, we were both atrocious correspondents: so that only two notes passed between us during those years.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Moreover, though our friendship was of the most intimate kind, we were both atrocious correspondents: so that only two notes passed between us during those years.
Oxon
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From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Moreover, though our friendship was of the most intimate kind, we were both atrocious correspondents: so that only two notes passed between us during those years.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Till, last May, there reached me the letter--and the packet--to which I refer.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading They came from a very good friend of mine, whose name there is no reason that I should now conceal--Dr. Arthur Lister Browne, M.A.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading Till, last May, there reached me the letter--and the packet--to which I refer.
Samos
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From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
express in words
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They came from a very good friend of mine, whose name there is no reason that I should now conceal--Dr. Arthur Lister Browne, M.A.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Moreover, though our friendship was of the most intimate kind, we were both atrocious correspondents: so that only two notes passed between us during those years.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They came from a very good friend of mine, whose name there is no reason that I should now conceal--Dr. Arthur Lister Browne, M.A.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They came from a very good friend of mine, whose name there is no reason that I should now conceal--Dr. Arthur Lister Browne, M.A.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Moreover, though our friendship was of the most intimate kind, we were both atrocious correspondents: so that only two notes passed between us during those years.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Moreover, though our friendship was of the most intimate kind, we were both atrocious correspondents: so that only two notes passed between us during those years.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
up to a particular time
From this reading Till, last May, there reached me the letter--and the packet--to which I refer.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
title-page
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From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Moreover, though our friendship was of the most intimate kind, we were both atrocious correspondents: so that only two notes passed between us during those years.
precisely as stated
From this reading They came from a very good friend of mine, whose name there is no reason that I should now conceal--Dr. Arthur Lister Browne, M.A.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover, though our friendship was of the most intimate kind, we were both atrocious correspondents: so that only two notes passed between us during those years.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Moreover, though our friendship was of the most intimate kind, we were both atrocious correspondents: so that only two notes passed between us during those years.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moreover, though our friendship was of the most intimate kind, we were both atrocious correspondents: so that only two notes passed between us during those years.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Till, last May, there reached me the letter--and the packet--to which I refer.
belonging to which person
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading [Greek: estai kai Samos ammos, eseitai Daelos adaelos] About three months ago--that is to say, toward the end of May of this year of 1900--the writer whose name appears on the title-page received as noteworthy a letter, and packet of papers, as it has been his lot to examine.
a late time of life
From this reading (Oxon.), F.R.C.P. It happened that for two years I had been spending most of my time in France, and as Browne had a Norfolk practice, I had not seen him during my visits to London.
