used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I forgot to have the holes stopped up last spring, or to caution you against the water rats; the great fellows will get in, you know.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading I forgot to have the holes stopped up last spring, or to caution you against the water rats; the great fellows will get in, you know.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR MR.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
give expression to
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading I forgot to have the holes stopped up last spring, or to caution you against the water rats; the great fellows will get in, you know.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I forgot to have the holes stopped up last spring, or to caution you against the water rats; the great fellows will get in, you know.
set up or found
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I forgot to have the holes stopped up last spring, or to caution you against the water rats; the great fellows will get in, you know.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I forgot to have the holes stopped up last spring, or to caution you against the water rats; the great fellows will get in, you know.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I forgot to have the holes stopped up last spring, or to caution you against the water rats; the great fellows will get in, you know.
an opening into or through something
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading I forgot to have the holes stopped up last spring, or to caution you against the water rats; the great fellows will get in, you know.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
HOWARDnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
initialsnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Kind regards to Mrs. Howard.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I forgot to have the holes stopped up last spring, or to caution you against the water rats; the great fellows will get in, you know.
immediately past
From this reading I forgot to have the holes stopped up last spring, or to caution you against the water rats; the great fellows will get in, you know.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Kind regards to Mrs. Howard.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
a brief written record
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I forgot to have the holes stopped up last spring, or to caution you against the water rats; the great fellows will get in, you know.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
pepper-pots
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
ratnounUS /ræt/
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
ratsnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading I forgot to have the holes stopped up last spring, or to caution you against the water rats; the great fellows will get in, you know.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Kind regards to Mrs. Howard.
salt-cellar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
sideboardnoun
a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
the season of growth
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading I forgot to have the holes stopped up last spring, or to caution you against the water rats; the great fellows will get in, you know.
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
male cat
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I forgot to have the holes stopped up last spring, or to caution you against the water rats; the great fellows will get in, you know.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading I forgot to have the holes stopped up last spring, or to caution you against the water rats; the great fellows will get in, you know.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The following spring Tom received a note and parcel from Mr. B----, the owner of the house at W----, which read as follows:
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I forgot to have the holes stopped up last spring, or to caution you against the water rats; the great fellows will get in, you know.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading HOWARD: I send you by express three articles of silver, which my wife suggests may belong to you, as they are marked with your initials, namely, two silver pepper-pots and a salt-cellar; they were found, the other day, during the process of spring house cleaning, in a rat hole, behind the sideboard.
