used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They are about the girls and the teachers and new gowns.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading That Leila should have acquired interest in gowns seemed to him unlike that fearless playmate.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
react verbally
From this reading Write to her--I will enclose it, but you need expect no answer."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are about the girls and the teachers and new gowns.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
encloseverbUS /ɪnˈkloʊz/
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Write to her--I will enclose it, but you need expect no answer."
apart from; not including
From this reading He learned that the rules of the school forbade the writing of letters except to parents and near relatives.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Write to her--I will enclose it, but you need expect no answer."
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading That Leila should have acquired interest in gowns seemed to him unlike that fearless playmate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading He learned that the rules of the school forbade the writing of letters except to parents and near relatives.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading They are about the girls and the teachers and new gowns.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading They are about the girls and the teachers and new gowns.
only a very short time before
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That Leila should have acquired interest in gowns seemed to him unlike that fearless playmate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He learned that the rules of the school forbade the writing of letters except to parents and near relatives.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That Leila should have acquired interest in gowns seemed to him unlike that fearless playmate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Write to her--I will enclose it, but you need expect no answer."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That Leila should have acquired interest in gowns seemed to him unlike that fearless playmate.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Write to her--I will enclose it, but you need expect no answer."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He learned that the rules of the school forbade the writing of letters except to parents and near relatives.
Leila
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From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
the literary culture
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He learned that the rules of the school forbade the writing of letters except to parents and near relatives.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Write to her--I will enclose it, but you need expect no answer."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They are about the girls and the teachers and new gowns.
not any; not one
From this reading Write to her--I will enclose it, but you need expect no answer."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading He learned that the rules of the school forbade the writing of letters except to parents and near relatives.
playmatenounUS /ˈpleɪmeɪt/
a companion at play
From this reading That Leila should have acquired interest in gowns seemed to him unlike that fearless playmate.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading He learned that the rules of the school forbade the writing of letters except to parents and near relatives.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading He learned that the rules of the school forbade the writing of letters except to parents and near relatives.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
an educational institution
From this reading He learned that the rules of the school forbade the writing of letters except to parents and near relatives.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That Leila should have acquired interest in gowns seemed to him unlike that fearless playmate.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That Leila should have acquired interest in gowns seemed to him unlike that fearless playmate.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading They are about the girls and the teachers and new gowns.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That Leila should have acquired interest in gowns seemed to him unlike that fearless playmate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They are about the girls and the teachers and new gowns.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are about the girls and the teachers and new gowns.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading That Leila should have acquired interest in gowns seemed to him unlike that fearless playmate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
at the time that
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Write to her--I will enclose it, but you need expect no answer."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
produce a literary work
From this reading Write to her--I will enclose it, but you need expect no answer."
the act of creating written works
From this reading He learned that the rules of the school forbade the writing of letters except to parents and near relatives.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When John was eager to hear what Leila wrote, his aunt laughed and said, "As you know, there is always a word of remembrance for you, but her letters would hardly interest you.
