30th
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From this reading GRAYSMILL, November 30th.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I have just gone through Gabriel's poems, and am beside myself with wonder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have just gone through Gabriel's poems, and am beside myself with wonder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I marvel at my happiness, that I should have touched his life.
for the reason that
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
next to; at the side of
From this reading I have just gone through Gabriel's poems, and am beside myself with wonder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Constance, the creature is a genius.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Constance, the creature is a genius.
placed crosswise
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
Gabriel'snounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəlz/
possessive form of “gabriel” — (Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading I have just gone through Gabriel's poems, and am beside myself with wonder.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Constance, the creature is a genius.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
destroyed or killed
From this reading I have just gone through Gabriel's poems, and am beside myself with wonder.
GRAYSMILL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRAYSMILL, November 30th.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading I marvel at my happiness, that I should have touched his life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have just gone through Gabriel's poems, and am beside myself with wonder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I marvel at my happiness, that I should have touched his life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Constance, the creature is a genius.
and nothing more
From this reading I have just gone through Gabriel's poems, and am beside myself with wonder.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I marvel at my happiness, that I should have touched his life.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading I marvel at my happiness, that I should have touched his life.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I marvel at my happiness, that I should have touched his life.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I have just gone through Gabriel's poems, and am beside myself with wonder.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading GRAYSMILL, November 30th.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading I have just gone through Gabriel's poems, and am beside myself with wonder.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I marvel at my happiness, that I should have touched his life.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
in the near future
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Constance, the creature is a genius.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I have just gone through Gabriel's poems, and am beside myself with wonder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
having come into contact
From this reading I marvel at my happiness, that I should have touched his life.
precisely as stated
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have just gone through Gabriel's poems, and am beside myself with wonder.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I have just gone through Gabriel's poems, and am beside myself with wonder.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
produce a literary work
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I write to you very soon, partly because of your letter that crossed mine, but principally because I feel that I must write you a few words before I go to sleep.
