5th
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From this reading GRAYSMILL, October 5th.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Furthermore, you did not deserve a letter.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However, as it is all too long since you honoured me with a communication, Mrs. Norris, I feel I must write and remind you of my existence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, I had nothing, positively nothing, to tell you.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading However, as it is all too long since you honoured me with a communication, Mrs. Norris, I feel I must write and remind you of my existence.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading Furthermore, you did not deserve a letter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Furthermore, you did not deserve a letter.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading However, as it is all too long since you honoured me with a communication, Mrs. Norris, I feel I must write and remind you of my existence.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading However, as it is all too long since you honoured me with a communication, Mrs. Norris, I feel I must write and remind you of my existence.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
FurthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading Furthermore, you did not deserve a letter.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
GRAYSMILL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRAYSMILL, October 5th.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Besides, I had nothing, positively nothing, to tell you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading However, as it is all too long since you honoured me with a communication, Mrs. Norris, I feel I must write and remind you of my existence.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, as it is all too long since you honoured me with a communication, Mrs. Norris, I feel I must write and remind you of my existence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Furthermore, you did not deserve a letter.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading However, as it is all too long since you honoured me with a communication, Mrs. Norris, I feel I must write and remind you of my existence.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading However, as it is all too long since you honoured me with a communication, Mrs. Norris, I feel I must write and remind you of my existence.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading However, as it is all too long since you honoured me with a communication, Mrs. Norris, I feel I must write and remind you of my existence.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading However, as it is all too long since you honoured me with a communication, Mrs. Norris, I feel I must write and remind you of my existence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading However, as it is all too long since you honoured me with a communication, Mrs. Norris, I feel I must write and remind you of my existence.
NorrisnounUS /ˈnɔːrɪs/
United States writer (1870-1902)
From this reading However, as it is all too long since you honoured me with a communication, Mrs. Norris, I feel I must write and remind you of my existence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Besides, I had nothing, positively nothing, to tell you.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading GRAYSMILL, October 5th.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading However, as it is all too long since you honoured me with a communication, Mrs. Norris, I feel I must write and remind you of my existence.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Besides, I had nothing, positively nothing, to tell you.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading However, as it is all too long since you honoured me with a communication, Mrs. Norris, I feel I must write and remind you of my existence.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading However, as it is all too long since you honoured me with a communication, Mrs. Norris, I feel I must write and remind you of my existence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
express in words
From this reading Besides, I had nothing, positively nothing, to tell you.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading However, as it is all too long since you honoured me with a communication, Mrs. Norris, I feel I must write and remind you of my existence.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, as it is all too long since you honoured me with a communication, Mrs. Norris, I feel I must write and remind you of my existence.
produce a literary work
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Three several times have I begun to write to you, but I came to the conclusion that it is better not to write at all than to give vent to such feelings as mine.
