Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading These states the readers of Sanbourne's book described almost as penitents confessing to a priest detail their sins.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading These states the readers of Sanbourne's book described almost as penitents confessing to a priest detail their sins.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.

confined by bonds

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the letters were not comic.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were forwarded in large packets by Sibley and Company, and there were many, incredibly many of them; some from men, but mostly from women.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading They were forwarded in large packets by Sibley and Company, and there were many, incredibly many of them; some from men, but mostly from women.

-ing form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading These states the readers of Sanbourne's book described almost as penitents confessing to a priest detail their sins.

possessive form of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading These states the readers of Sanbourne's book described almost as penitents confessing to a priest detail their sins.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading These states the readers of Sanbourne's book described almost as penitents confessing to a priest detail their sins.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.

past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

From this reading They were forwarded in large packets by Sibley and Company, and there were many, incredibly many of them; some from men, but mostly from women.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

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From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.

urged or forced to action through moral pressure

From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

not easy to believe

From this reading They were forwarded in large packets by Sibley and Company, and there were many, incredibly many of them; some from men, but mostly from women.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They were forwarded in large packets by Sibley and Company, and there were many, incredibly many of them; some from men, but mostly from women.

the literary culture

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading They were forwarded in large packets by Sibley and Company, and there were many, incredibly many of them; some from men, but mostly from women.

the force of workers available

From this reading They were forwarded in large packets by Sibley and Company, and there were many, incredibly many of them; some from men, but mostly from women.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading They were forwarded in large packets by Sibley and Company, and there were many, incredibly many of them; some from men, but mostly from women.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.

not any; not one

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the letters were not comic.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.

plural of “packet” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading They were forwarded in large packets by Sibley and Company, and there were many, incredibly many of them; some from men, but mostly from women.

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From this reading These states the readers of Sanbourne's book described almost as penitents confessing to a priest detail their sins.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading These states the readers of Sanbourne's book described almost as penitents confessing to a priest detail their sins.

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading These states the readers of Sanbourne's book described almost as penitents confessing to a priest detail their sins.

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From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading These states the readers of Sanbourne's book described almost as penitents confessing to a priest detail their sins.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They were forwarded in large packets by Sibley and Company, and there were many, incredibly many of them; some from men, but mostly from women.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading These states the readers of Sanbourne's book described almost as penitents confessing to a priest detail their sins.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading They were forwarded in large packets by Sibley and Company, and there were many, incredibly many of them; some from men, but mostly from women.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

express in words

From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were forwarded in large packets by Sibley and Company, and there were many, incredibly many of them; some from men, but mostly from women.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They were forwarded in large packets by Sibley and Company, and there were many, incredibly many of them; some from men, but mostly from women.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These states the readers of Sanbourne's book described almost as penitents confessing to a priest detail their sins.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were forwarded in large packets by Sibley and Company, and there were many, incredibly many of them; some from men, but mostly from women.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

up to a particular time

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But the letters were not comic.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.

at the time that

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading John Sanbourne had smiled when he read the critic's prophecy that he was "bound to get letters of appreciation from half the women in the world," and he had thought no more of the comic suggestion until the letters began to come.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The writers felt impelled to tell the author of "The War Wedding" what a wonderful book they thought it was, or how much good it had done them in their different states of mind.