used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TIMELY GIFT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Philip had carried this about in his pocket ever since.
consider or hold as true
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading He was disposed to think that the mysterious envelope might contain a five-dollar bill, as a slight acknowledgment of his services.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He had thought of it as likely to contain some good advice at the time; but it had since occurred to him that the farmer had not had time to write down anything in that line.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
any thing at all
From this reading He had thought of it as likely to contain some good advice at the time; but it had since occurred to him that the farmer had not had time to write down anything in that line.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had thought of it as likely to contain some good advice at the time; but it had since occurred to him that the farmer had not had time to write down anything in that line.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading He was disposed to think that the mysterious envelope might contain a five-dollar bill, as a slight acknowledgment of his services.
burglarynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had thought of it as likely to contain some good advice at the time; but it had since occurred to him that the farmer had not had time to write down anything in that line.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Philip had carried this about in his pocket ever since.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading He had thought of it as likely to contain some good advice at the time; but it had since occurred to him that the farmer had not had time to write down anything in that line.
having made preparations
From this reading He was disposed to think that the mysterious envelope might contain a five-dollar bill, as a slight acknowledgment of his services.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He had thought of it as likely to contain some good advice at the time; but it had since occurred to him that the farmer had not had time to write down anything in that line.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
at any time
From this reading Philip had carried this about in his pocket ever since.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
five-dollar
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From this reading He was disposed to think that the mysterious envelope might contain a five-dollar bill, as a slight acknowledgment of his services.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
frustrateverbUS /ˈfrʌstreɪt/
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading A TIMELY GIFT.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had thought of it as likely to contain some good advice at the time; but it had since occurred to him that the farmer had not had time to write down anything in that line.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Philip had carried this about in his pocket ever since.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Philip had carried this about in his pocket ever since.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Philip had carried this about in his pocket ever since.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had thought of it as likely to contain some good advice at the time; but it had since occurred to him that the farmer had not had time to write down anything in that line.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He had thought of it as likely to contain some good advice at the time; but it had since occurred to him that the farmer had not had time to write down anything in that line.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He had thought of it as likely to contain some good advice at the time; but it had since occurred to him that the farmer had not had time to write down anything in that line.
Lovett
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From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was disposed to think that the mysterious envelope might contain a five-dollar bill, as a slight acknowledgment of his services.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
of an obscure nature
From this reading He was disposed to think that the mysterious envelope might contain a five-dollar bill, as a slight acknowledgment of his services.
Norton
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From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading He had thought of it as likely to contain some good advice at the time; but it had since occurred to him that the farmer had not had time to write down anything in that line.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had thought of it as likely to contain some good advice at the time; but it had since occurred to him that the farmer had not had time to write down anything in that line.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Philip had carried this about in his pocket ever since.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading He was disposed to think that the mysterious envelope might contain a five-dollar bill, as a slight acknowledgment of his services.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Philip had carried this about in his pocket ever since.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He was disposed to think that the mysterious envelope might contain a five-dollar bill, as a slight acknowledgment of his services.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had thought of it as likely to contain some good advice at the time; but it had since occurred to him that the farmer had not had time to write down anything in that line.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He was disposed to think that the mysterious envelope might contain a five-dollar bill, as a slight acknowledgment of his services.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Philip had carried this about in his pocket ever since.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had thought of it as likely to contain some good advice at the time; but it had since occurred to him that the farmer had not had time to write down anything in that line.
up to a particular time
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had thought of it as likely to contain some good advice at the time; but it had since occurred to him that the farmer had not had time to write down anything in that line.
TIMELYadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading A TIMELY GIFT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
at the time that
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The reader has not forgotten that Farmer Lovett, when Philip refused to accept any compensation for assisting to frustrate the attempt at burglary, handed him a sealed envelope, which he requested him not to open till he was fifty miles away from Norton.
produce a literary work
From this reading He had thought of it as likely to contain some good advice at the time; but it had since occurred to him that the farmer had not had time to write down anything in that line.
