used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
(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 The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
react verbally
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
for the reason that
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading It was very sweet, very strange, to David to receive the first of her confessions breathing a familiar presence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She told him instead something of her feelings in returning to the house that was called her home.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Hilda had never seemed so close to him as she did in the hour when he pored over these pages of her sister's.
confessionsnounUS /kənˈfeʃənz/
plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading It was very sweet, very strange, to David to receive the first of her confessions breathing a familiar presence.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading It was very sweet, very strange, to David to receive the first of her confessions breathing a familiar presence.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading She told him instead something of her feelings in returning to the house that was called her home.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was very sweet, very strange, to David to receive the first of her confessions breathing a familiar presence.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
Hilda
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From this reading Hilda had never seemed so close to him as she did in the hour when he pored over these pages of her sister's.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She told him instead something of her feelings in returning to the house that was called her home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She told him instead something of her feelings in returning to the house that was called her home.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Hilda had never seemed so close to him as she did in the hour when he pored over these pages of her sister's.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She told him instead something of her feelings in returning to the house that was called her home.
how
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From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
imposturenoun
pretending to be another person
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading She told him instead something of her feelings in returning to the house that was called her home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
the act of departing
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Hilda had never seemed so close to him as she did in the hour when he pored over these pages of her sister's.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
a brief written record
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hilda had never seemed so close to him as she did in the hour when he pored over these pages of her sister's.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Hilda had never seemed so close to him as she did in the hour when he pored over these pages of her sister's.
poredverbUS /pɔːrd/
past form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading Hilda had never seemed so close to him as she did in the hour when he pored over these pages of her sister's.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was very sweet, very strange, to David to receive the first of her confessions breathing a familiar presence.
re-read
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From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading It was very sweet, very strange, to David to receive the first of her confessions breathing a familiar presence.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading She told him instead something of her feelings in returning to the house that was called her home.
express in words
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Hilda had never seemed so close to him as she did in the hour when he pored over these pages of her sister's.
shamefuladjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Hilda had never seemed so close to him as she did in the hour when he pored over these pages of her sister's.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She told him instead something of her feelings in returning to the house that was called her home.
Sorrenford
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From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was very sweet, very strange, to David to receive the first of her confessions breathing a familiar presence.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It was very sweet, very strange, to David to receive the first of her confessions breathing a familiar presence.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Hilda had never seemed so close to him as she did in the hour when he pored over these pages of her sister's.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She told him instead something of her feelings in returning to the house that was called her home.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading The following morning there came to "Miss H. Sorrenford" a letter from David Lee--an urgent letter because he had been so long impatient, demanding an explanation of her silence.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very sweet, very strange, to David to receive the first of her confessions breathing a familiar presence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
at the time that
From this reading Hilda had never seemed so close to him as she did in the hour when he pored over these pages of her sister's.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The explanation was that each time she had re-read the note of thanks he had written before leaving town her imposture had looked to her more shameful; but after considering a great deal how to say as much in her answer, she did not say it at all.
