used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
Albertina
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From this reading I mean Albertina.
Albertina's
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From this reading "I slapped Albertina's face.
in addition
From this reading Don't tell Aunt Margaret because it is so contrary to her teachings and also the golden rule, but she was more contrary to the golden rule that I was.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am very awfully sorry, but I could not help it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Don't tell Aunt Margaret because it is so contrary to her teachings and also the golden rule, but she was more contrary to the golden rule that I was.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Don't tell Aunt Margaret because it is so contrary to her teachings and also the golden rule, but she was more contrary to the golden rule that I was.
awfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading I am very awfully sorry, but I could not help it.
for the reason that
From this reading Don't tell Aunt Margaret because it is so contrary to her teachings and also the golden rule, but she was more contrary to the golden rule that I was.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
BEHAVIORnounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am very awfully sorry, but I could not help it.
Colhassett
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From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Don't tell Aunt Margaret because it is so contrary to her teachings and also the golden rule, but she was more contrary to the golden rule that I was.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I am very awfully sorry, but I could not help it.
dearly loved
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
Don't
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From this reading Don't tell Aunt Margaret because it is so contrary to her teachings and also the golden rule, but she was more contrary to the golden rule that I was.
Eleanor
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From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I slapped Albertina's face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
GERTRUDE
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From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Don't tell Aunt Margaret because it is so contrary to her teachings and also the golden rule, but she was more contrary to the golden rule that I was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I am very awfully sorry, but I could not help it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I slapped Albertina's face.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Don't tell Aunt Margaret because it is so contrary to her teachings and also the golden rule, but she was more contrary to the golden rule that I was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am very awfully sorry, but I could not help it.
Margaret
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From this reading Don't tell Aunt Margaret because it is so contrary to her teachings and also the golden rule, but she was more contrary to the golden rule that I was.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I mean Albertina.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am very awfully sorry, but I could not help it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
regimenounUS /rəˈʒiːm/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Don't tell Aunt Margaret because it is so contrary to her teachings and also the golden rule, but she was more contrary to the golden rule that I was.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
slappedverbUS /slæpt/
inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading "I slapped Albertina's face.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Don't tell Aunt Margaret because it is so contrary to her teachings and also the golden rule, but she was more contrary to the golden rule that I was.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I am very awfully sorry, but I could not help it.
teachingsnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋz/
plural of “teaching” — the profession of a teacher
From this reading Don't tell Aunt Margaret because it is so contrary to her teachings and also the golden rule, but she was more contrary to the golden rule that I was.
express in words
From this reading Don't tell Aunt Margaret because it is so contrary to her teachings and also the golden rule, but she was more contrary to the golden rule that I was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Don't tell Aunt Margaret because it is so contrary to her teachings and also the golden rule, but she was more contrary to the golden rule that I was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
in or at that place or location
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Don't tell Aunt Margaret because it is so contrary to her teachings and also the golden rule, but she was more contrary to the golden rule that I was.
a source of difficulty
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
precisely as stated
From this reading I am very awfully sorry, but I could not help it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Don't tell Aunt Margaret because it is so contrary to her teachings and also the golden rule, but she was more contrary to the golden rule that I was.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
at the time that
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading GERTRUDE HAS TROUBLE WITH HER BEHAVIOR "Dear Uncle Peter," Eleanor wrote from Colhassett when she had been established there under the new regime for a week or more.
