used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Still, we can't afford to miss an opportunity, and it may prove a good investment," he added, reflectively.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Still, we can't afford to miss an opportunity, and it may prove a good investment," he added, reflectively.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Still, we can't afford to miss an opportunity, and it may prove a good investment," he added, reflectively.
anew
From this reading Millicent sighed as she took the letter, and, ignoring her husband's words, read it through again.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I hardly know where to find the money for your passage out and home just now, and you will want new dresses--women always seem to.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I hardly know where to find the money for your passage out and home just now, and you will want new dresses--women always seem to.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been written by a relative, a member of the legal profession, and requested her to return at once to England.
breakfast-table
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From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
can't
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From this reading Still, we can't afford to miss an opportunity, and it may prove a good investment," he added, reflectively.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading "I hardly know where to find the money for your passage out and home just now, and you will want new dresses--women always seem to.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It had been written by a relative, a member of the legal profession, and requested her to return at once to England.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I hardly know where to find the money for your passage out and home just now, and you will want new dresses--women always seem to.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I hardly know where to find the money for your passage out and home just now, and you will want new dresses--women always seem to.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Still, we can't afford to miss an opportunity, and it may prove a good investment," he added, reflectively.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
only a very short time before
From this reading "I hardly know where to find the money for your passage out and home just now, and you will want new dresses--women always seem to.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "I hardly know where to find the money for your passage out and home just now, and you will want new dresses--women always seem to.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Millicent sighed as she took the letter, and, ignoring her husband's words, read it through again.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hardly know where to find the money for your passage out and home just now, and you will want new dresses--women always seem to.
ignoringverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading Millicent sighed as she took the letter, and, ignoring her husband's words, read it through again.
investmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading Still, we can't afford to miss an opportunity, and it may prove a good investment," he added, reflectively.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still, we can't afford to miss an opportunity, and it may prove a good investment," he added, reflectively.
and nothing more
From this reading "I hardly know where to find the money for your passage out and home just now, and you will want new dresses--women always seem to.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I hardly know where to find the money for your passage out and home just now, and you will want new dresses--women always seem to.
in the recent past
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading It had been written by a relative, a member of the legal profession, and requested her to return at once to England.
Leslie
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From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Still, we can't afford to miss an opportunity, and it may prove a good investment," he added, reflectively.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It had been written by a relative, a member of the legal profession, and requested her to return at once to England.
Millicent
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From this reading Millicent sighed as she took the letter, and, ignoring her husband's words, read it through again.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Still, we can't afford to miss an opportunity, and it may prove a good investment," he added, reflectively.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "I hardly know where to find the money for your passage out and home just now, and you will want new dresses--women always seem to.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I hardly know where to find the money for your passage out and home just now, and you will want new dresses--women always seem to.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I hardly know where to find the money for your passage out and home just now, and you will want new dresses--women always seem to.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been written by a relative, a member of the legal profession, and requested her to return at once to England.
on one occasion
From this reading It had been written by a relative, a member of the legal profession, and requested her to return at once to England.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Still, we can't afford to miss an opportunity, and it may prove a good investment," he added, reflectively.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I hardly know where to find the money for your passage out and home just now, and you will want new dresses--women always seem to.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading "I hardly know where to find the money for your passage out and home just now, and you will want new dresses--women always seem to.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading It had been written by a relative, a member of the legal profession, and requested her to return at once to England.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Still, we can't afford to miss an opportunity, and it may prove a good investment," he added, reflectively.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Millicent sighed as she took the letter, and, ignoring her husband's words, read it through again.
reflectivelyadverb
in a reflective manner
From this reading Still, we can't afford to miss an opportunity, and it may prove a good investment," he added, reflectively.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading It had been written by a relative, a member of the legal profession, and requested her to return at once to England.
REPARATIONnounUS /ˌrepərˈeɪʃən/
compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading It had been written by a relative, a member of the legal profession, and requested her to return at once to England.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It had been written by a relative, a member of the legal profession, and requested her to return at once to England.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I hardly know where to find the money for your passage out and home just now, and you will want new dresses--women always seem to.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Millicent sighed as she took the letter, and, ignoring her husband's words, read it through again.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Millicent sighed as she took the letter, and, ignoring her husband's words, read it through again.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, we can't afford to miss an opportunity, and it may prove a good investment," he added, reflectively.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Millicent sighed as she took the letter, and, ignoring her husband's words, read it through again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Millicent sighed as she took the letter, and, ignoring her husband's words, read it through again.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I hardly know where to find the money for your passage out and home just now, and you will want new dresses--women always seem to.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Still, we can't afford to miss an opportunity, and it may prove a good investment," he added, reflectively.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I hardly know where to find the money for your passage out and home just now, and you will want new dresses--women always seem to.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "I hardly know where to find the money for your passage out and home just now, and you will want new dresses--women always seem to.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Millicent sighed as she took the letter, and, ignoring her husband's words, read it through again.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It had been written by a relative, a member of the legal profession, and requested her to return at once to England.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading REPARATION "You will have to go," said Henry Leslie, glancing sharply at his wife across the breakfast-table as he returned her an open letter which had lately arrived by the English mail.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I hardly know where to find the money for your passage out and home just now, and you will want new dresses--women always seem to.
