used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LEEDS: "Will you accept from me a copy of Karl's new book?
consider or hold as true
From this reading LEEDS: "Will you accept from me a copy of Karl's new book?
amusesverbUS /əˈmjuːzɪz/
third-person singular of “amuse” — occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strelsa remained South longer than she had expected to remain, and at the end of the third week Quarren wrote her.
eagerly desirous
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And are you ever coming back?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Strelsa remained South longer than she had expected to remain, and at the end of the third week Quarren wrote her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading And are you ever coming back?
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading LEEDS: "Will you accept from me a copy of Karl's new book?
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading And are you ever coming back?
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading LEEDS: "Will you accept from me a copy of Karl's new book?
Dankmere
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From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
dearly loved
From this reading "DEAR MRS.
divertingadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Strelsa remained South longer than she had expected to remain, and at the end of the third week Quarren wrote her.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
at any time
From this reading And are you ever coming back?
every person
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Strelsa remained South longer than she had expected to remain, and at the end of the third week Quarren wrote her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LEEDS: "Will you accept from me a copy of Karl's new book?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Strelsa remained South longer than she had expected to remain, and at the end of the third week Quarren wrote her.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Strelsa remained South longer than she had expected to remain, and at the end of the third week Quarren wrote her.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
Karl's
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From this reading LEEDS: "Will you accept from me a copy of Karl's new book?
LEEDSnounUS /liːdz/
a city on the River Aire in West Yorkshire in northern England; a center of the clothing industry
From this reading LEEDS: "Will you accept from me a copy of Karl's new book?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
for more time
From this reading Strelsa remained South longer than she had expected to remain, and at the end of the third week Quarren wrote her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LEEDS: "Will you accept from me a copy of Karl's new book?
not able to be found
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "DEAR MRS.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading LEEDS: "Will you accept from me a copy of Karl's new book?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Strelsa remained South longer than she had expected to remain, and at the end of the third week Quarren wrote her.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
Quarren
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Strelsa remained South longer than she had expected to remain, and at the end of the third week Quarren wrote her.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Strelsa remained South longer than she had expected to remain, and at the end of the third week Quarren wrote her.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Strelsa remained South longer than she had expected to remain, and at the end of the third week Quarren wrote her.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
SarnoffnounUS /ˈsɑːrnɔːf/
United States businessman who pioneered in radio and television broadcasting (1891-1971)
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
express in words
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strelsa remained South longer than she had expected to remain, and at the end of the third week Quarren wrote her.
simple-mindedadjective
lacking subtlety and insight
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Strelsa remained South longer than she had expected to remain, and at the end of the third week Quarren wrote her.
Strelsa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Strelsa remained South longer than she had expected to remain, and at the end of the third week Quarren wrote her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Strelsa remained South longer than she had expected to remain, and at the end of the third week Quarren wrote her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Strelsa remained South longer than she had expected to remain, and at the end of the third week Quarren wrote her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Strelsa remained South longer than she had expected to remain, and at the end of the third week Quarren wrote her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Strelsa remained South longer than she had expected to remain, and at the end of the third week Quarren wrote her.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Strelsa remained South longer than she had expected to remain, and at the end of the third week Quarren wrote her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading LEEDS: "Will you accept from me a copy of Karl's new book?
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading You are missing an unusually diverting winter; the opera is exceptional, there are some really interesting plays in town and several new and amusing people--Prince and Princess Sarnoff for example; and the Earl of Dankmere, an anxious, and perplexed little man, sadly hard up, and simple-minded enough to say so; which amuses everybody immensely.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Strelsa remained South longer than she had expected to remain, and at the end of the third week Quarren wrote her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading LEEDS: "Will you accept from me a copy of Karl's new book?
