used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
in addition
From this reading I received your letters from Port Said and Colombo, and also the one when you arrived at Fremantle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I received your letters from Port Said and Colombo, and also the one when you arrived at Fremantle.
react verbally
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading I received your letters from Port Said and Colombo, and also the one when you arrived at Fremantle.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I received your letters from Port Said and Colombo, and also the one when you arrived at Fremantle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "You will not get the chance."
ColombonounUS /kəˈlʌmboʊ/
the capital and largest city of Sri Lanka; has one of the largest harbors in the world; is located on the western coast of the island of Ceylon
From this reading I received your letters from Port Said and Colombo, and also the one when you arrived at Fremantle.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading I shall look forward to hearing from you.
Fremantle
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From this reading I received your letters from Port Said and Colombo, and also the one when you arrived at Fremantle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I shall look forward to hearing from you.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You will not get the chance."
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading I shall look forward to hearing from you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Will you?" thought Jack.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
the literary culture
From this reading I received your letters from Port Said and Colombo, and also the one when you arrived at Fremantle.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I shall look forward to hearing from you.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
not any; not one
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You will not get the chance."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I received your letters from Port Said and Colombo, and also the one when you arrived at Fremantle.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading I received your letters from Port Said and Colombo, and also the one when you arrived at Fremantle.
with speed
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I received your letters from Port Said and Colombo, and also the one when you arrived at Fremantle.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I received your letters from Port Said and Colombo, and also the one when you arrived at Fremantle.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall look forward to hearing from you.
in the near future
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You will not get the chance."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Will you?" thought Jack.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I shall look forward to hearing from you.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
at the time that
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I know you will answer this letter as soon as you can, but father says I must not expect a reply too quickly, for there is no telling where you may be when it arrives.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you?" thought Jack.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will you?" thought Jack.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I received your letters from Port Said and Colombo, and also the one when you arrived at Fremantle.
