used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
anew
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He always struck the right note.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY TREAT It was her birthday, and Chris scampered over the sands with Cinders tugging at her skirt, singing as she ran.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY TREAT It was her birthday, and Chris scampered over the sands with Cinders tugging at her skirt, singing as she ran.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY TREAT It was her birthday, and Chris scampered over the sands with Cinders tugging at her skirt, singing as she ran.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
BIRTHDAYnounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY TREAT It was her birthday, and Chris scampered over the sands with Cinders tugging at her skirt, singing as she ran.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
Chris
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From this reading THE BIRTHDAY TREAT It was her birthday, and Chris scampered over the sands with Cinders tugging at her skirt, singing as she ran.
CindersnounUS /ˈsɪndərz/
plural of “cinder” — a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY TREAT It was her birthday, and Chris scampered over the sands with Cinders tugging at her skirt, singing as she ran.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
the specified day of the month
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Jack's letters were infrequent and ever delightful.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
at any time
From this reading Jack's letters were infrequent and ever delightful.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He always struck the right note.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY TREAT It was her birthday, and Chris scampered over the sands with Cinders tugging at her skirt, singing as she ran.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
infrequentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
From this reading Jack's letters were infrequent and ever delightful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY TREAT It was her birthday, and Chris scampered over the sands with Cinders tugging at her skirt, singing as she ran.
a small worthless amount
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack's letters were infrequent and ever delightful.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
the literary culture
From this reading Jack's letters were infrequent and ever delightful.
long-anticipated
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From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
come together
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
not any; not one
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
a brief written record
From this reading He always struck the right note.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY TREAT It was her birthday, and Chris scampered over the sands with Cinders tugging at her skirt, singing as she ran.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
a human being
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY TREAT It was her birthday, and Chris scampered over the sands with Cinders tugging at her skirt, singing as she ran.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
reservingverbUS /rɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “reserve” — hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He always struck the right note.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY TREAT It was her birthday, and Chris scampered over the sands with Cinders tugging at her skirt, singing as she ran.
scamperedverbUS /ˈskæmpərd/
past form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY TREAT It was her birthday, and Chris scampered over the sands with Cinders tugging at her skirt, singing as she ran.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY TREAT It was her birthday, and Chris scampered over the sands with Cinders tugging at her skirt, singing as she ran.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY TREAT It was her birthday, and Chris scampered over the sands with Cinders tugging at her skirt, singing as she ran.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY TREAT It was her birthday, and Chris scampered over the sands with Cinders tugging at her skirt, singing as she ran.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
a state of social isolation
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He always struck the right note.
carry out
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
express in words
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY TREAT It was her birthday, and Chris scampered over the sands with Cinders tugging at her skirt, singing as she ran.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
interact in a certain way
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY TREAT It was her birthday, and Chris scampered over the sands with Cinders tugging at her skirt, singing as she ran.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
tuggingverbUS /ˈtʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY TREAT It was her birthday, and Chris scampered over the sands with Cinders tugging at her skirt, singing as she ran.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY TREAT It was her birthday, and Chris scampered over the sands with Cinders tugging at her skirt, singing as she ran.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
at the time that
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY TREAT It was her birthday, and Chris scampered over the sands with Cinders tugging at her skirt, singing as she ran.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading He had written for her birthday to tell her that he had bought a present for her to celebrate the memorable occasion, but that he was reserving to himself the pleasure of offering it in person when they should meet again, which happy event would, he believed, take place at no distant date.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She had three good reasons for being particularly happy that day--the first and foremost of these being the long-anticipated adventure that lay before her; the second that her two young brothers had improved so greatly in health that the tedious hours of her solitude were very nearly over; and the third that a letter from Jack, cousin and comrade, was tucked up her sleeve.
