adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading "My dear uncle," the letter ran, "I am writing to advise you of my decision to go into religion.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading You will, I know, agree with me that this step can only be for my happiness in this world and the next.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "My dear uncle," the letter ran, "I am writing to advise you of my decision to go into religion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You will, I know, agree with me that this step can only be for my happiness in this world and the next.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You will, I know, agree with me that this step can only be for my happiness in this world and the next.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am prompted to communicate this to you without delay by the remembrance of your many kindnesses to me.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You will, I know, agree with me that this step can only be for my happiness in this world and the next.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He made no comment.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading I am prompted to communicate this to you without delay by the remembrance of your many kindnesses to me.
ConstitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear uncle," the letter ran, "I am writing to advise you of my decision to go into religion.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading "My dear uncle," the letter ran, "I am writing to advise you of my decision to go into religion.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading I am prompted to communicate this to you without delay by the remembrance of your many kindnesses to me.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You will, I know, agree with me that this step can only be for my happiness in this world and the next.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
GLOVEnounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "My dear uncle," the letter ran, "I am writing to advise you of my decision to go into religion.
GRIPnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading You will, I know, agree with me that this step can only be for my happiness in this world and the next.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He made no comment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My dear uncle," the letter ran, "I am writing to advise you of my decision to go into religion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "My dear uncle," the letter ran, "I am writing to advise you of my decision to go into religion.
kindnesses
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From this reading I am prompted to communicate this to you without delay by the remembrance of your many kindnesses to me.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You will, I know, agree with me that this step can only be for my happiness in this world and the next.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "My dear uncle," the letter ran, "I am writing to advise you of my decision to go into religion.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made no comment.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I am prompted to communicate this to you without delay by the remembrance of your many kindnesses to me.
Marcos
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From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am prompted to communicate this to you without delay by the remembrance of your many kindnesses to me.
Muro
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From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear uncle," the letter ran, "I am writing to advise you of my decision to go into religion.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading You will, I know, agree with me that this step can only be for my happiness in this world and the next.
not any; not one
From this reading He made no comment.
a brief written record
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
and nothing more
From this reading You will, I know, agree with me that this step can only be for my happiness in this world and the next.
PlazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading I am prompted to communicate this to you without delay by the remembrance of your many kindnesses to me.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "My dear uncle," the letter ran, "I am writing to advise you of my decision to go into religion.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "My dear uncle," the letter ran, "I am writing to advise you of my decision to go into religion.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading I am prompted to communicate this to you without delay by the remembrance of your many kindnesses to me.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
Sarrion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading You will, I know, agree with me that this step can only be for my happiness in this world and the next.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am prompted to communicate this to you without delay by the remembrance of your many kindnesses to me.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "My dear uncle," the letter ran, "I am writing to advise you of my decision to go into religion.
VELVETnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will, I know, agree with me that this step can only be for my happiness in this world and the next.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You will, I know, agree with me that this step can only be for my happiness in this world and the next.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I am prompted to communicate this to you without delay by the remembrance of your many kindnesses to me.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading You will, I know, agree with me that this step can only be for my happiness in this world and the next.
the act of creating written works
From this reading "My dear uncle," the letter ran, "I am writing to advise you of my decision to go into religion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear uncle," the letter ran, "I am writing to advise you of my decision to go into religion.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am prompted to communicate this to you without delay by the remembrance of your many kindnesses to me.
