used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She penned that letter, sitting up in bed.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
CELESTE
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From this reading THE FINDING OF CELESTE.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He replied that he would come home if she needed him, but she insisted that it was not necessary.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading THE FINDING OF CELESTE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She wanted him, she hungered for him, she suffered in longing for one touch of his hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She wanted him, she hungered for him, she suffered in longing for one touch of his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He replied that he would come home if she needed him, but she insisted that it was not necessary.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She wanted him, she hungered for him, she suffered in longing for one touch of his hand.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He replied that he would come home if she needed him, but she insisted that it was not necessary.
hungered
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From this reading She wanted him, she hungered for him, she suffered in longing for one touch of his hand.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He replied that he would come home if she needed him, but she insisted that it was not necessary.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She penned that letter, sitting up in bed.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading He replied that he would come home if she needed him, but she insisted that it was not necessary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He replied that he would come home if she needed him, but she insisted that it was not necessary.
Jud
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She penned that letter, sitting up in bed.
the literary culture
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading She wanted him, she hungered for him, she suffered in longing for one touch of his hand.
absolutely essential
From this reading He replied that he would come home if she needed him, but she insisted that it was not necessary.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He replied that he would come home if she needed him, but she insisted that it was not necessary.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He replied that he would come home if she needed him, but she insisted that it was not necessary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FINDING OF CELESTE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She wanted him, she hungered for him, she suffered in longing for one touch of his hand.
pennedverbUS /pend/
inflected form of “pen” — produce a literary work
From this reading She penned that letter, sitting up in bed.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading He replied that he would come home if she needed him, but she insisted that it was not necessary.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading She penned that letter, sitting up in bed.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading She wanted him, she hungered for him, she suffered in longing for one touch of his hand.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FINDING OF CELESTE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading She wanted him, she hungered for him, she suffered in longing for one touch of his hand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She penned that letter, sitting up in bed.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She wanted him, she hungered for him, she suffered in longing for one touch of his hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jud received several letters from her, telling him that she was ill, but getting better, and that the neighbors were very kind to her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He replied that he would come home if she needed him, but she insisted that it was not necessary.
