used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For Monday morning's post had brought me a letter, written in pencil and almost illegible.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
Alice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I did not recognise the writing, and therefore glanced to the end, and I was very much surprised to see the signature—Alice Ellis.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For Monday morning's post had brought me a letter, written in pencil and almost illegible.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading For Monday morning's post had brought me a letter, written in pencil and almost illegible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not recognise the writing, and therefore glanced to the end, and I was very much surprised to see the signature—Alice Ellis.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading I did not recognise the writing, and therefore glanced to the end, and I was very much surprised to see the signature—Alice Ellis.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I did not recognise the writing, and therefore glanced to the end, and I was very much surprised to see the signature—Alice Ellis.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
at any time
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
forcibleadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsəbəl/
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
the act of giving
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I did not recognise the writing, and therefore glanced to the end, and I was very much surprised to see the signature—Alice Ellis.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WAS I RIGHT?
illegibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈledʒəbəl/
(of handwriting, print, etc.) not legible
From this reading For Monday morning's post had brought me a letter, written in pencil and almost illegible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading For Monday morning's post had brought me a letter, written in pencil and almost illegible.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading For Monday morning's post had brought me a letter, written in pencil and almost illegible.
used to form the superlative
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I did not recognise the writing, and therefore glanced to the end, and I was very much surprised to see the signature—Alice Ellis.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
many times at short intervals
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading For Monday morning's post had brought me a letter, written in pencil and almost illegible.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading For Monday morning's post had brought me a letter, written in pencil and almost illegible.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading I did not recognise the writing, and therefore glanced to the end, and I was very much surprised to see the signature—Alice Ellis.
precisely, exactly
From this reading WAS I RIGHT?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I did not recognise the writing, and therefore glanced to the end, and I was very much surprised to see the signature—Alice Ellis.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading I did not recognise the writing, and therefore glanced to the end, and I was very much surprised to see the signature—Alice Ellis.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
express in speech
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
not in physical motion
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I did not recognise the writing, and therefore glanced to the end, and I was very much surprised to see the signature—Alice Ellis.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I did not recognise the writing, and therefore glanced to the end, and I was very much surprised to see the signature—Alice Ellis.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
precisely as stated
From this reading I did not recognise the writing, and therefore glanced to the end, and I was very much surprised to see the signature—Alice Ellis.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WAS I RIGHT?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
at the time that
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WE often speak of "learning by contrast;" and, surely, some of our most forcible lessons, those which we never forget, are learnt in this way.
the act of creating written works
From this reading I did not recognise the writing, and therefore glanced to the end, and I was very much surprised to see the signature—Alice Ellis.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading For Monday morning's post had brought me a letter, written in pencil and almost illegible.
but in spite of that
From this reading I had been about three months in my new home, and I had always felt that it was the happiest place on earth, and yet, although I thanked God for giving it to me, every morning and evening, when I said my prayers, still I do not think I ever realised how happy, how peaceful, how blessed it was, until that Monday night.
