used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I have received your letter of the -- ult. in which you do me the honor of requesting an autograph.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
react verbally
From this reading In reply, I have to say, that if this scrawl will answer your purpose it is entirely at your service.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In reply, I have to say, that if this scrawl will answer your purpose it is entirely at your service.
autographnounUS /ˈɔːtəɡræf/
something written by one's own hand
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I have received your letter of the -- ult. in which you do me the honor of requesting an autograph.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading _Baltimore_, ----.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
dearly loved
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I have received your letter of the -- ult. in which you do me the honor of requesting an autograph.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I have received your letter of the -- ult. in which you do me the honor of requesting an autograph.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In reply, I have to say, that if this scrawl will answer your purpose it is entirely at your service.
ESQnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading Yours respectfully, JOSEPH Q. MILLER, ESQ.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I have received your letter of the -- ult. in which you do me the honor of requesting an autograph.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I have received your letter of the -- ult. in which you do me the honor of requesting an autograph.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I have received your letter of the -- ult. in which you do me the honor of requesting an autograph.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In reply, I have to say, that if this scrawl will answer your purpose it is entirely at your service.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I have received your letter of the -- ult. in which you do me the honor of requesting an autograph.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In reply, I have to say, that if this scrawl will answer your purpose it is entirely at your service.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In reply, I have to say, that if this scrawl will answer your purpose it is entirely at your service.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Yours respectfully, JOSEPH Q. MILLER, ESQ.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I have received your letter of the -- ult. in which you do me the honor of requesting an autograph.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I have received your letter of the -- ult. in which you do me the honor of requesting an autograph.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
MILLERnounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Yours respectfully, JOSEPH Q. MILLER, ESQ.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I have received your letter of the -- ult. in which you do me the honor of requesting an autograph.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In reply, I have to say, that if this scrawl will answer your purpose it is entirely at your service.
QnounUS /kjuː/
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading Yours respectfully, JOSEPH Q. MILLER, ESQ.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I have received your letter of the -- ult. in which you do me the honor of requesting an autograph.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In reply, I have to say, that if this scrawl will answer your purpose it is entirely at your service.
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I have received your letter of the -- ult. in which you do me the honor of requesting an autograph.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading Yours respectfully, JOSEPH Q. MILLER, ESQ.
express in words
From this reading In reply, I have to say, that if this scrawl will answer your purpose it is entirely at your service.
scrawlverbUS /skrɔːl/
write carelessly
From this reading In reply, I have to say, that if this scrawl will answer your purpose it is entirely at your service.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading In reply, I have to say, that if this scrawl will answer your purpose it is entirely at your service.
term of address for a man
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I have received your letter of the -- ult. in which you do me the honor of requesting an autograph.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
taperingadjectiveUS /ˈteɪpərɪŋ/
becoming gradually narrower
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In reply, I have to say, that if this scrawl will answer your purpose it is entirely at your service.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I have received your letter of the -- ult. in which you do me the honor of requesting an autograph.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In reply, I have to say, that if this scrawl will answer your purpose it is entirely at your service.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In reply, I have to say, that if this scrawl will answer your purpose it is entirely at your service.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
ultadjective
in or of the month preceding the present one
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I have received your letter of the -- ult. in which you do me the honor of requesting an autograph.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I have received your letter of the -- ult. in which you do me the honor of requesting an autograph.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In reply, I have to say, that if this scrawl will answer your purpose it is entirely at your service.
Wirt's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Mr. Wirt's hand writing has a strong resemblance to that of his friend John P. Kennedy--it is by no means, however, as good, and has too much _tapering_ about it to be thoroughly picturesque.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I have received your letter of the -- ult. in which you do me the honor of requesting an autograph.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I have received your letter of the -- ult. in which you do me the honor of requesting an autograph.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Yours respectfully, JOSEPH Q. MILLER, ESQ.
