used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She must think I value her letters a lot!'
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This was just after you had said that you wouldn't send me your photograph, you may remember.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
any thing at all
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I wanted to wire you; but to do that seemed to be conceited, as if I took your personal interest in me very much for granted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
Barbara
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From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
for the reason that
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I wanted to wire you; but to do that seemed to be conceited, as if I took your personal interest in me very much for granted.
conceitedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːtəd/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading I wanted to wire you; but to do that seemed to be conceited, as if I took your personal interest in me very much for granted.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I wanted to wire you; but to do that seemed to be conceited, as if I took your personal interest in me very much for granted.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
apart from; not including
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I wanted to wire you; but to do that seemed to be conceited, as if I took your personal interest in me very much for granted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I wanted to wire you; but to do that seemed to be conceited, as if I took your personal interest in me very much for granted.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I wanted to wire you; but to do that seemed to be conceited, as if I took your personal interest in me very much for granted.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I wanted to wire you; but to do that seemed to be conceited, as if I took your personal interest in me very much for granted.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
and nothing more
From this reading This was just after you had said that you wouldn't send me your photograph, you may remember.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
the sound of laughing
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
the literary culture
From this reading She must think I value her letters a lot!'
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading She must think I value her letters a lot!'
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This was just after you had said that you wouldn't send me your photograph, you may remember.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I wanted to wire you; but to do that seemed to be conceited, as if I took your personal interest in me very much for granted.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
a particular point in time
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I wanted to wire you; but to do that seemed to be conceited, as if I took your personal interest in me very much for granted.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She must think I value her letters a lot!'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
not any; not one
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
by chance
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading I wanted to wire you; but to do that seemed to be conceited, as if I took your personal interest in me very much for granted.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading This was just after you had said that you wouldn't send me your photograph, you may remember.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
To recall to mind.
From this reading This was just after you had said that you wouldn't send me your photograph, you may remember.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This was just after you had said that you wouldn't send me your photograph, you may remember.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I wanted to wire you; but to do that seemed to be conceited, as if I took your personal interest in me very much for granted.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading This was just after you had said that you wouldn't send me your photograph, you may remember.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
refrain from harming
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
telegraphs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I wanted to wire you; but to do that seemed to be conceited, as if I took your personal interest in me very much for granted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
a special situation
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She must think I value her letters a lot!'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was just after you had said that you wouldn't send me your photograph, you may remember.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I wanted to wire you; but to do that seemed to be conceited, as if I took your personal interest in me very much for granted.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading She must think I value her letters a lot!'
precisely as stated
From this reading I wanted to wire you; but to do that seemed to be conceited, as if I took your personal interest in me very much for granted.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I wanted to wire you; but to do that seemed to be conceited, as if I took your personal interest in me very much for granted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
at the time that
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading I wanted to wire you; but to do that seemed to be conceited, as if I took your personal interest in me very much for granted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was just after you had said that you wouldn't send me your photograph, you may remember.
produce a literary work
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "When my mother was taken so desperately ill," Barbara wrote, "every moment had to be for her, except those I could spare now and then for the other invalid.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I wanted to wire you; but to do that seemed to be conceited, as if I took your personal interest in me very much for granted.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I wanted to wire you; but to do that seemed to be conceited, as if I took your personal interest in me very much for granted.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading I knew you would be too kind to laugh at anything I did; but perhaps, in spite of yourself, the idea might flash through your mind, 'Poor thing, she telegraphs because she has no time to write.
