used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BETWEEN THE LINES On Friday afternoon Harvey closed his desk with a feeling of relief.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading BETWEEN THE LINES On Friday afternoon Harvey closed his desk with a feeling of relief.
anew
From this reading He read it again:-- MY DEAR MR.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading WEST: As you have inferred from the postmark I am back at Truesdale; we returned Wednesday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He had not seen Katherine since Tuesday evening, but another note, dated Thursday evening, was in his coat pocket.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WEST: As you have inferred from the postmark I am back at Truesdale; we returned Wednesday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WEST: As you have inferred from the postmark I am back at Truesdale; we returned Wednesday.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading WEST: As you have inferred from the postmark I am back at Truesdale; we returned Wednesday.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BETWEEN THE LINES On Friday afternoon Harvey closed his desk with a feeling of relief.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had not seen Katherine since Tuesday evening, but another note, dated Thursday evening, was in his coat pocket.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading BETWEEN THE LINES On Friday afternoon Harvey closed his desk with a feeling of relief.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He had not seen Katherine since Tuesday evening, but another note, dated Thursday evening, was in his coat pocket.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading He had not seen Katherine since Tuesday evening, but another note, dated Thursday evening, was in his coat pocket.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
dearly loved
From this reading He read it again:-- MY DEAR MR.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading BETWEEN THE LINES On Friday afternoon Harvey closed his desk with a feeling of relief.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He had not seen Katherine since Tuesday evening, but another note, dated Thursday evening, was in his coat pocket.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading BETWEEN THE LINES On Friday afternoon Harvey closed his desk with a feeling of relief.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading BETWEEN THE LINES On Friday afternoon Harvey closed his desk with a feeling of relief.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WEST: As you have inferred from the postmark I am back at Truesdale; we returned Wednesday.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading BETWEEN THE LINES On Friday afternoon Harvey closed his desk with a feeling of relief.
Harvey'snounUS /ˈhɑːrviz/
possessive form of “harvey” — English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading WEST: As you have inferred from the postmark I am back at Truesdale; we returned Wednesday.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not seen Katherine since Tuesday evening, but another note, dated Thursday evening, was in his coat pocket.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BETWEEN THE LINES On Friday afternoon Harvey closed his desk with a feeling of relief.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WEST: As you have inferred from the postmark I am back at Truesdale; we returned Wednesday.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had not seen Katherine since Tuesday evening, but another note, dated Thursday evening, was in his coat pocket.
inferredverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading WEST: As you have inferred from the postmark I am back at Truesdale; we returned Wednesday.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He read it again:-- MY DEAR MR.
Katherine
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From this reading He had not seen Katherine since Tuesday evening, but another note, dated Thursday evening, was in his coat pocket.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading BETWEEN THE LINES On Friday afternoon Harvey closed his desk with a feeling of relief.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He read it again:-- MY DEAR MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He read it again:-- MY DEAR MR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not seen Katherine since Tuesday evening, but another note, dated Thursday evening, was in his coat pocket.
a brief written record
From this reading He had not seen Katherine since Tuesday evening, but another note, dated Thursday evening, was in his coat pocket.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BETWEEN THE LINES On Friday afternoon Harvey closed his desk with a feeling of relief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BETWEEN THE LINES On Friday afternoon Harvey closed his desk with a feeling of relief.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
a full supply
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He had not seen Katherine since Tuesday evening, but another note, dated Thursday evening, was in his coat pocket.
postmarknounUS /ˈpoʊstmɑːrk/
a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailing
From this reading WEST: As you have inferred from the postmark I am back at Truesdale; we returned Wednesday.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He read it again:-- MY DEAR MR.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading BETWEEN THE LINES On Friday afternoon Harvey closed his desk with a feeling of relief.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading WEST: As you have inferred from the postmark I am back at Truesdale; we returned Wednesday.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had not seen Katherine since Tuesday evening, but another note, dated Thursday evening, was in his coat pocket.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had not seen Katherine since Tuesday evening, but another note, dated Thursday evening, was in his coat pocket.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BETWEEN THE LINES On Friday afternoon Harvey closed his desk with a feeling of relief.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading He had not seen Katherine since Tuesday evening, but another note, dated Thursday evening, was in his coat pocket.
Truesdale
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From this reading WEST: As you have inferred from the postmark I am back at Truesdale; we returned Wednesday.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading He had not seen Katherine since Tuesday evening, but another note, dated Thursday evening, was in his coat pocket.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
migratory
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had not seen Katherine since Tuesday evening, but another note, dated Thursday evening, was in his coat pocket.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WEST: As you have inferred from the postmark I am back at Truesdale; we returned Wednesday.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading WEST: As you have inferred from the postmark I am back at Truesdale; we returned Wednesday.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading WEST: As you have inferred from the postmark I am back at Truesdale; we returned Wednesday.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BETWEEN THE LINES On Friday afternoon Harvey closed his desk with a feeling of relief.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading WEST: As you have inferred from the postmark I am back at Truesdale; we returned Wednesday.
