used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
(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 I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Oh, mamma, dear mamma," exclaimed Emma, bursting into the parlor where Mrs. Wilton was sitting at work, "everything goes wrong to-day.
baysnounUS /beɪz/
plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
for the reason that
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
befel
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From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "Oh, mamma, dear mamma," exclaimed Emma, bursting into the parlor where Mrs. Wilton was sitting at work, "everything goes wrong to-day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What can we do without her?
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
dearly loved
From this reading "Oh, mamma, dear mamma," exclaimed Emma, bursting into the parlor where Mrs. Wilton was sitting at work, "everything goes wrong to-day.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What can we do without her?
Dora
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From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
Emma
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From this reading "Oh, mamma, dear mamma," exclaimed Emma, bursting into the parlor where Mrs. Wilton was sitting at work, "everything goes wrong to-day.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Oh, mamma, dear mamma," exclaimed Emma, bursting into the parlor where Mrs. Wilton was sitting at work, "everything goes wrong to-day.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh, mamma, dear mamma," exclaimed Emma, bursting into the parlor where Mrs. Wilton was sitting at work, "everything goes wrong to-day.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
start firing a weapon
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Oh, mamma, dear mamma," exclaimed Emma, bursting into the parlor where Mrs. Wilton was sitting at work, "everything goes wrong to-day.
gulfsnounUS /ɡʌlfs/
plural of “gulf” — an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What can we do without her?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
how
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From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
I'll
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From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Oh, mamma, dear mamma," exclaimed Emma, bursting into the parlor where Mrs. Wilton was sitting at work, "everything goes wrong to-day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
Leslie
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From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
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 Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Oh, mamma, dear mamma," exclaimed Emma, bursting into the parlor where Mrs. Wilton was sitting at work, "everything goes wrong to-day.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Oh, mamma, dear mamma," exclaimed Emma, bursting into the parlor where Mrs. Wilton was sitting at work, "everything goes wrong to-day.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
not any; not one
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
a brief written record
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, mamma, dear mamma," exclaimed Emma, bursting into the parlor where Mrs. Wilton was sitting at work, "everything goes wrong to-day.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
on one occasion
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading "Oh, mamma, dear mamma," exclaimed Emma, bursting into the parlor where Mrs. Wilton was sitting at work, "everything goes wrong to-day.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
postmannounUS /ˈpoʊstmən/
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
puzzlesnounUS /ˈpʌzəlz/
plural of “puzzle” — a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Look here, the postman has brought a note from Dora Leslie: she has been to a party, caught a cold, and is obliged to remain in the house for I know not how long.
transport commercially
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "Oh, mamma, dear mamma," exclaimed Emma, bursting into the parlor where Mrs. Wilton was sitting at work, "everything goes wrong to-day.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
express in words
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
a special situation
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
to-day
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From this reading "Oh, mamma, dear mamma," exclaimed Emma, bursting into the parlor where Mrs. Wilton was sitting at work, "everything goes wrong to-day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading What can we do without her?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What can we do without her?
in or at the place that
From this reading "Oh, mamma, dear mamma," exclaimed Emma, bursting into the parlor where Mrs. Wilton was sitting at work, "everything goes wrong to-day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
WiltonnounUS /ˈwɪltən/
a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile
From this reading "Oh, mamma, dear mamma," exclaimed Emma, bursting into the parlor where Mrs. Wilton was sitting at work, "everything goes wrong to-day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am sure _my_ portion will not be ready; for, in the first place, I know not how to begin with America: the number of seas, gulfs, and bays quite puzzles me, and I have felt so miserable all day, because I have no notes prepared for the meeting."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading What can we do without her?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Oh, mamma, dear mamma," exclaimed Emma, bursting into the parlor where Mrs. Wilton was sitting at work, "everything goes wrong to-day.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "Oh, mamma, dear mamma," exclaimed Emma, bursting into the parlor where Mrs. Wilton was sitting at work, "everything goes wrong to-day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There was an old and quiet man, And by thy fire sat he: "And now," he said, "to you I'll tell A dismal thing which once befel To a ship upon the sea."
