used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I can't bear it alone any longer, and still I don't know whether it is the kind of thing that it is honorable to tell or not.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading MOSTLY UNCLE PETER "Dear Uncle Peter," the letter ran, "I am very, very homesick and lonely for you to-day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOSTLY UNCLE PETER "Dear Uncle Peter," the letter ran, "I am very, very homesick and lonely for you to-day.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I can't bear it alone any longer, and still I don't know whether it is the kind of thing that it is honorable to tell or not.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
have
From this reading I can't bear it alone any longer, and still I don't know whether it is the kind of thing that it is honorable to tell or not.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
can't
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From this reading I can't bear it alone any longer, and still I don't know whether it is the kind of thing that it is honorable to tell or not.
dearly loved
From this reading MOSTLY UNCLE PETER "Dear Uncle Peter," the letter ran, "I am very, very homesick and lonely for you to-day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Uncle Peter, dear, I do not want to be married.
don't
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From this reading I can't bear it alone any longer, and still I don't know whether it is the kind of thing that it is honorable to tell or not.
else
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From this reading So you see I am very much troubled and puzzled, and this trouble involves some one else in a way that it is terrible to think of.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MOSTLY UNCLE PETER "Dear Uncle Peter," the letter ran, "I am very, very homesick and lonely for you to-day.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
the act of departing
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
homesickadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmsɪk/
longing to return home
From this reading MOSTLY UNCLE PETER "Dear Uncle Peter," the letter ran, "I am very, very homesick and lonely for you to-day.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading I can't bear it alone any longer, and still I don't know whether it is the kind of thing that it is honorable to tell or not.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MOSTLY UNCLE PETER "Dear Uncle Peter," the letter ran, "I am very, very homesick and lonely for you to-day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So you see I am very much troubled and puzzled, and this trouble involves some one else in a way that it is terrible to think of.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
involvesverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading So you see I am very much troubled and puzzled, and this trouble involves some one else in a way that it is terrible to think of.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
and nothing more
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I can't bear it alone any longer, and still I don't know whether it is the kind of thing that it is honorable to tell or not.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I can't bear it alone any longer, and still I don't know whether it is the kind of thing that it is honorable to tell or not.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading MOSTLY UNCLE PETER "Dear Uncle Peter," the letter ran, "I am very, very homesick and lonely for you to-day.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading MOSTLY UNCLE PETER "Dear Uncle Peter," the letter ran, "I am very, very homesick and lonely for you to-day.
for more time
From this reading I can't bear it alone any longer, and still I don't know whether it is the kind of thing that it is honorable to tell or not.
joined in matrimony
From this reading "Uncle Peter, dear, I do not want to be married.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
MOSTLYadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading MOSTLY UNCLE PETER "Dear Uncle Peter," the letter ran, "I am very, very homesick and lonely for you to-day.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So you see I am very much troubled and puzzled, and this trouble involves some one else in a way that it is terrible to think of.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So you see I am very much troubled and puzzled, and this trouble involves some one else in a way that it is terrible to think of.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I can't bear it alone any longer, and still I don't know whether it is the kind of thing that it is honorable to tell or not.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading MOSTLY UNCLE PETER "Dear Uncle Peter," the letter ran, "I am very, very homesick and lonely for you to-day.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading So you see I am very much troubled and puzzled, and this trouble involves some one else in a way that it is terrible to think of.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading MOSTLY UNCLE PETER "Dear Uncle Peter," the letter ran, "I am very, very homesick and lonely for you to-day.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So you see I am very much troubled and puzzled, and this trouble involves some one else in a way that it is terrible to think of.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So you see I am very much troubled and puzzled, and this trouble involves some one else in a way that it is terrible to think of.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So you see I am very much troubled and puzzled, and this trouble involves some one else in a way that it is terrible to think of.
not in physical motion
From this reading I can't bear it alone any longer, and still I don't know whether it is the kind of thing that it is honorable to tell or not.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
express in words
From this reading I can't bear it alone any longer, and still I don't know whether it is the kind of thing that it is honorable to tell or not.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading So you see I am very much troubled and puzzled, and this trouble involves some one else in a way that it is terrible to think of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOSTLY UNCLE PETER "Dear Uncle Peter," the letter ran, "I am very, very homesick and lonely for you to-day.
a special situation
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading So you see I am very much troubled and puzzled, and this trouble involves some one else in a way that it is terrible to think of.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So you see I am very much troubled and puzzled, and this trouble involves some one else in a way that it is terrible to think of.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
to-day
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From this reading MOSTLY UNCLE PETER "Dear Uncle Peter," the letter ran, "I am very, very homesick and lonely for you to-day.
a source of difficulty
From this reading So you see I am very much troubled and puzzled, and this trouble involves some one else in a way that it is terrible to think of.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading So you see I am very much troubled and puzzled, and this trouble involves some one else in a way that it is terrible to think of.
troublingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading MOSTLY UNCLE PETER "Dear Uncle Peter," the letter ran, "I am very, very homesick and lonely for you to-day.
precisely as stated
From this reading MOSTLY UNCLE PETER "Dear Uncle Peter," the letter ran, "I am very, very homesick and lonely for you to-day.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Uncle Peter, dear, I do not want to be married.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So you see I am very much troubled and puzzled, and this trouble involves some one else in a way that it is terrible to think of.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I can't bear it alone any longer, and still I don't know whether it is the kind of thing that it is honorable to tell or not.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
produce a literary work
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
the act of creating written works
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It seems to me that I would gladly give a whole year of my life just for the privilege of being with you, and talking instead of writing,--but since that can not be, I am going to try and write you about the thing that is troubling me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MOSTLY UNCLE PETER "Dear Uncle Peter," the letter ran, "I am very, very homesick and lonely for you to-day.
