used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
BESSY
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From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
confined by bonds
From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mrs. Miles’ was the stronger letter, and by far the more suggestive.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But Mrs. Miles’ was the stronger letter, and by far the more suggestive.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
communicated in words
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But Mrs. Miles’ was the stronger letter, and by far the more suggestive.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
HOW
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From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
the literary culture
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
PRYOR
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From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But Mrs. Miles’ was the stronger letter, and by far the more suggestive.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading But Mrs. Miles’ was the stronger letter, and by far the more suggestive.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
precisely as stated
From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
