Chapter XXXV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

(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 I quote from a few that I managed to keep, although the reader will learn later that I lost nearly all my possessions before the end of the campaign.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I quote from a few that I managed to keep, although the reader will learn later that I lost nearly all my possessions before the end of the campaign.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I had many of these letters to write, and I always went to work with a heavy heart; but it was always very consoling to receive the wonderful replies that came.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I had many of these letters to write, and I always went to work with a heavy heart; but it was always very consoling to receive the wonderful replies that came.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

a line of approach

From this reading This one comes from Morningside Avenue, New York:

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Reverend dear Father: Your comforting letter has just been received.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I quote from a few that I managed to keep, although the reader will learn later that I lost nearly all my possessions before the end of the campaign.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I had many of these letters to write, and I always went to work with a heavy heart; but it was always very consoling to receive the wonderful replies that came.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I had many of these letters to write, and I always went to work with a heavy heart; but it was always very consoling to receive the wonderful replies that came.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading I quote from a few that I managed to keep, although the reader will learn later that I lost nearly all my possessions before the end of the campaign.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading This one comes from Morningside Avenue, New York:

providing freedom from worry

From this reading Reverend dear Father: Your comforting letter has just been received.

affording comfort or solace

From this reading I had many of these letters to write, and I always went to work with a heavy heart; but it was always very consoling to receive the wonderful replies that came.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

dearly loved

From this reading Reverend dear Father: Your comforting letter has just been received.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading I quote from a few that I managed to keep, although the reader will learn later that I lost nearly all my possessions before the end of the campaign.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Reverend dear Father: Your comforting letter has just been received.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading I quote from a few that I managed to keep, although the reader will learn later that I lost nearly all my possessions before the end of the campaign.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I quote from a few that I managed to keep, although the reader will learn later that I lost nearly all my possessions before the end of the campaign.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Reverend dear Father: Your comforting letter has just been received.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading I had many of these letters to write, and I always went to work with a heavy heart; but it was always very consoling to receive the wonderful replies that came.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading I had many of these letters to write, and I always went to work with a heavy heart; but it was always very consoling to receive the wonderful replies that came.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I had many of these letters to write, and I always went to work with a heavy heart; but it was always very consoling to receive the wonderful replies that came.

and nothing more

From this reading Reverend dear Father: Your comforting letter has just been received.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading I quote from a few that I managed to keep, although the reader will learn later that I lost nearly all my possessions before the end of the campaign.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading I quote from a few that I managed to keep, although the reader will learn later that I lost nearly all my possessions before the end of the campaign.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading I quote from a few that I managed to keep, although the reader will learn later that I lost nearly all my possessions before the end of the campaign.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Reverend dear Father: Your comforting letter has just been received.

the literary culture

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading I quote from a few that I managed to keep, although the reader will learn later that I lost nearly all my possessions before the end of the campaign.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading I quote from a few that I managed to keep, although the reader will learn later that I lost nearly all my possessions before the end of the campaign.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I had many of these letters to write, and I always went to work with a heavy heart; but it was always very consoling to receive the wonderful replies that came.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

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From this reading This one comes from Morningside Avenue, New York:

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I quote from a few that I managed to keep, although the reader will learn later that I lost nearly all my possessions before the end of the campaign.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading I quote from a few that I managed to keep, although the reader will learn later that I lost nearly all my possessions before the end of the campaign.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading This one comes from Morningside Avenue, New York:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This one comes from Morningside Avenue, New York:

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading I quote from a few that I managed to keep, although the reader will learn later that I lost nearly all my possessions before the end of the campaign.

repeat a passage from

From this reading I quote from a few that I managed to keep, although the reader will learn later that I lost nearly all my possessions before the end of the campaign.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading I quote from a few that I managed to keep, although the reader will learn later that I lost nearly all my possessions before the end of the campaign.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading I had many of these letters to write, and I always went to work with a heavy heart; but it was always very consoling to receive the wonderful replies that came.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Reverend dear Father: Your comforting letter has just been received.

new

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading I had many of these letters to write, and I always went to work with a heavy heart; but it was always very consoling to receive the wonderful replies that came.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading Reverend dear Father: Your comforting letter has just been received.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I had many of these letters to write, and I always went to work with a heavy heart; but it was always very consoling to receive the wonderful replies that came.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This one comes from Morningside Avenue, New York:

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

precisely as stated

From this reading I had many of these letters to write, and I always went to work with a heavy heart; but it was always very consoling to receive the wonderful replies that came.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I had many of these letters to write, and I always went to work with a heavy heart; but it was always very consoling to receive the wonderful replies that came.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I had many of these letters to write, and I always went to work with a heavy heart; but it was always very consoling to receive the wonderful replies that came.

which person or people

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I quote from a few that I managed to keep, although the reader will learn later that I lost nearly all my possessions before the end of the campaign.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I had many of these letters to write, and I always went to work with a heavy heart; but it was always very consoling to receive the wonderful replies that came.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading I had many of these letters to write, and I always went to work with a heavy heart; but it was always very consoling to receive the wonderful replies that came.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I had many of these letters to write, and I always went to work with a heavy heart; but it was always very consoling to receive the wonderful replies that came.

produce a literary work

From this reading I had many of these letters to write, and I always went to work with a heavy heart; but it was always very consoling to receive the wonderful replies that came.

the act of creating written works

From this reading LETTERS OF SYMPATHY During these days of rest I devoted a large portion of every morning to writing letters of sympathy to relatives of those who had fallen in the recent attacks.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading This one comes from Morningside Avenue, New York:

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Reverend dear Father: Your comforting letter has just been received.