used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "For mother!" cried he, returning at the speed of a small whirlwind, the epistle held aloft.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading "For mother!" cried he, returning at the speed of a small whirlwind, the epistle held aloft.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Run, Jack, and bring the letter."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jack jumped off his chair at the breakfast-table and rushed to do his father's bidding.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading _The letter_, said Mr. Carnegie; for the correspondence between the doctor's house and the world outside it was limited.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Jack jumped off his chair at the breakfast-table and rushed to do his father's bidding.
breakfast-table
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From this reading Jack jumped off his chair at the breakfast-table and rushed to do his father's bidding.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Run, Jack, and bring the letter."
CarnegienounUS /ˈkɑːrnəɡi/
United States educator famous for writing a book about how to win friends and influence people (1888-1955)
From this reading _The letter_, said Mr. Carnegie; for the correspondence between the doctor's house and the world outside it was limited.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Jack jumped off his chair at the breakfast-table and rushed to do his father's bidding.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading _The letter_, said Mr. Carnegie; for the correspondence between the doctor's house and the world outside it was limited.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "For mother!" cried he, returning at the speed of a small whirlwind, the epistle held aloft.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Jack jumped off his chair at the breakfast-table and rushed to do his father's bidding.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading _The letter_, said Mr. Carnegie; for the correspondence between the doctor's house and the world outside it was limited.
epistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading "For mother!" cried he, returning at the speed of a small whirlwind, the epistle held aloft.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Jack jumped off his chair at the breakfast-table and rushed to do his father's bidding.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The letter_, said Mr. Carnegie; for the correspondence between the doctor's house and the world outside it was limited.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "For mother!" cried he, returning at the speed of a small whirlwind, the epistle held aloft.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "For mother!" cried he, returning at the speed of a small whirlwind, the epistle held aloft.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack jumped off his chair at the breakfast-table and rushed to do his father's bidding.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _The letter_, said Mr. Carnegie; for the correspondence between the doctor's house and the world outside it was limited.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The letter_, said Mr. Carnegie; for the correspondence between the doctor's house and the world outside it was limited.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Run, Jack, and bring the letter."
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Jack jumped off his chair at the breakfast-table and rushed to do his father's bidding.
LAWYER'SnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading _THE LAWYER'S LETTER._ "The postman!
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _THE LAWYER'S LETTER._ "The postman!
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading _The letter_, said Mr. Carnegie; for the correspondence between the doctor's house and the world outside it was limited.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "For mother!" cried he, returning at the speed of a small whirlwind, the epistle held aloft.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _The letter_, said Mr. Carnegie; for the correspondence between the doctor's house and the world outside it was limited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "For mother!" cried he, returning at the speed of a small whirlwind, the epistle held aloft.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Jack jumped off his chair at the breakfast-table and rushed to do his father's bidding.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading _The letter_, said Mr. Carnegie; for the correspondence between the doctor's house and the world outside it was limited.
postmannounUS /ˈpoʊstmən/
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading _THE LAWYER'S LETTER._ "The postman!
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading "For mother!" cried he, returning at the speed of a small whirlwind, the epistle held aloft.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Run, Jack, and bring the letter."
done under pressure
From this reading Jack jumped off his chair at the breakfast-table and rushed to do his father's bidding.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _The letter_, said Mr. Carnegie; for the correspondence between the doctor's house and the world outside it was limited.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "For mother!" cried he, returning at the speed of a small whirlwind, the epistle held aloft.
move hurridly
From this reading "For mother!" cried he, returning at the speed of a small whirlwind, the epistle held aloft.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE LAWYER'S LETTER._ "The postman!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack jumped off his chair at the breakfast-table and rushed to do his father's bidding.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The letter_, said Mr. Carnegie; for the correspondence between the doctor's house and the world outside it was limited.
whirlwindnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading "For mother!" cried he, returning at the speed of a small whirlwind, the epistle held aloft.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _The letter_, said Mr. Carnegie; for the correspondence between the doctor's house and the world outside it was limited.
