used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
Alice
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From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'Why, Martin,' he cried, rising and extending his hand, 'this is an unexpected pleasure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Why, Martin,' he cried, rising and extending his hand, 'this is an unexpected pleasure.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Humphrey Statham looked up from his writing in astonishment at the sight of his friend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Humphrey Statham looked up from his writing in astonishment at the sight of his friend.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading 'Why, Martin,' he cried, rising and extending his hand, 'this is an unexpected pleasure.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
discordnounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrd/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
the state or fact of existing
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading 'Why, Martin,' he cried, rising and extending his hand, 'this is an unexpected pleasure.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Humphrey Statham looked up from his writing in astonishment at the sight of his friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Humphrey Statham looked up from his writing in astonishment at the sight of his friend.
Gurwood
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From this reading Martin Gurwood recollected that letter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading 'Why, Martin,' he cried, rising and extending his hand, 'this is an unexpected pleasure.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Why, Martin,' he cried, rising and extending his hand, 'this is an unexpected pleasure.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Humphrey Statham looked up from his writing in astonishment at the sight of his friend.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
Humphrey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Humphrey Statham looked up from his writing in astonishment at the sight of his friend.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Humphrey Statham looked up from his writing in astonishment at the sight of his friend.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Why, Martin,' he cried, rising and extending his hand, 'this is an unexpected pleasure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
immediately past
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Humphrey Statham looked up from his writing in astonishment at the sight of his friend.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading 'Why, Martin,' he cried, rising and extending his hand, 'this is an unexpected pleasure.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Humphrey Statham looked up from his writing in astonishment at the sight of his friend.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading 'Why, Martin,' he cried, rising and extending his hand, 'this is an unexpected pleasure.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Martin Gurwood recollected that letter.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading 'Why, Martin,' he cried, rising and extending his hand, 'this is an unexpected pleasure.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Humphrey Statham looked up from his writing in astonishment at the sight of his friend.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
Statham
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From this reading Humphrey Statham looked up from his writing in astonishment at the sight of his friend.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Humphrey Statham looked up from his writing in astonishment at the sight of his friend.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'Why, Martin,' he cried, rising and extending his hand, 'this is an unexpected pleasure.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
not expected or anticipated
From this reading 'Why, Martin,' he cried, rising and extending his hand, 'this is an unexpected pleasure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Humphrey Statham looked up from his writing in astonishment at the sight of his friend.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
at the time that
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
belonging to which person
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading 'Why, Martin,' he cried, rising and extending his hand, 'this is an unexpected pleasure.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
the act of creating written works
From this reading Humphrey Statham looked up from his writing in astonishment at the sight of his friend.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was written but a few days previously, when his hopes of winning Alice were at their highest, before this element of discord, this stranger of whose presence Statham had warned him, had come into the field.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I thought I might have a line from you some time during the day, but I never anticipated that the letter which I sent you would have the effect of drawing you from your peaceful retreat, more especially as in your last you spoke so strongly in praise of your tranquil existence as contrasted with the excitement and worry here.'
