used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SAD PARTING--PROPHETIC WORDS--ON THE TRAIN--A SENATOR'S SON--LEADING UP TO A TRICK--GENUINE FUN AHEAD.
advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading I do not mean to flatter you, I am speaking the truth, and it is in your interest that I so warmly advocate your return to the East.
at or in the front
From this reading A SAD PARTING--PROPHETIC WORDS--ON THE TRAIN--A SENATOR'S SON--LEADING UP TO A TRICK--GENUINE FUN AHEAD.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I do not mean to flatter you, I am speaking the truth, and it is in your interest that I so warmly advocate your return to the East.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There came a sad look to the face of Brooks, and he said:
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are a youth of great promise.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I shall miss you, Desmond, but I feel it is for the best.
BrooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading There came a sad look to the face of Brooks, and he said:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I shall miss you, Desmond, but I feel it is for the best.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There came a sad look to the face of Brooks, and he said:
Desmond
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From this reading "I shall miss you, Desmond, but I feel it is for the best.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not mean to flatter you, I am speaking the truth, and it is in your interest that I so warmly advocate your return to the East.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading I do not mean to flatter you, I am speaking the truth, and it is in your interest that I so warmly advocate your return to the East.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There came a sad look to the face of Brooks, and he said:
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I shall miss you, Desmond, but I feel it is for the best.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading I do not mean to flatter you, I am speaking the truth, and it is in your interest that I so warmly advocate your return to the East.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I shall miss you, Desmond, but I feel it is for the best.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading A SAD PARTING--PROPHETIC WORDS--ON THE TRAIN--A SENATOR'S SON--LEADING UP TO A TRICK--GENUINE FUN AHEAD.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading A SAD PARTING--PROPHETIC WORDS--ON THE TRAIN--A SENATOR'S SON--LEADING UP TO A TRICK--GENUINE FUN AHEAD.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading You are a youth of great promise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There came a sad look to the face of Brooks, and he said:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall miss you, Desmond, but I feel it is for the best.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do not mean to flatter you, I am speaking the truth, and it is in your interest that I so warmly advocate your return to the East.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I do not mean to flatter you, I am speaking the truth, and it is in your interest that I so warmly advocate your return to the East.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I shall miss you, Desmond, but I feel it is for the best.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I shall miss you, Desmond, but I feel it is for the best.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A SAD PARTING--PROPHETIC WORDS--ON THE TRAIN--A SENATOR'S SON--LEADING UP TO A TRICK--GENUINE FUN AHEAD.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There came a sad look to the face of Brooks, and he said:
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I do not mean to flatter you, I am speaking the truth, and it is in your interest that I so warmly advocate your return to the East.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I shall miss you, Desmond, but I feel it is for the best.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not mean to flatter you, I am speaking the truth, and it is in your interest that I so warmly advocate your return to the East.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There came a sad look to the face of Brooks, and he said:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SAD PARTING--PROPHETIC WORDS--ON THE TRAIN--A SENATOR'S SON--LEADING UP TO A TRICK--GENUINE FUN AHEAD.
the act of departing politely
From this reading A SAD PARTING--PROPHETIC WORDS--ON THE TRAIN--A SENATOR'S SON--LEADING UP TO A TRICK--GENUINE FUN AHEAD.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading You are a youth of great promise.
PROPHETICadjectiveUS /prəˈfetɪk/
foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
From this reading A SAD PARTING--PROPHETIC WORDS--ON THE TRAIN--A SENATOR'S SON--LEADING UP TO A TRICK--GENUINE FUN AHEAD.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I do not mean to flatter you, I am speaking the truth, and it is in your interest that I so warmly advocate your return to the East.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading A SAD PARTING--PROPHETIC WORDS--ON THE TRAIN--A SENATOR'S SON--LEADING UP TO A TRICK--GENUINE FUN AHEAD.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There came a sad look to the face of Brooks, and he said:
SENATOR'SnounUS /ˈsenətərz/
possessive form of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading A SAD PARTING--PROPHETIC WORDS--ON THE TRAIN--A SENATOR'S SON--LEADING UP TO A TRICK--GENUINE FUN AHEAD.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall miss you, Desmond, but I feel it is for the best.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I do not mean to flatter you, I am speaking the truth, and it is in your interest that I so warmly advocate your return to the East.
a male human offspring
From this reading A SAD PARTING--PROPHETIC WORDS--ON THE TRAIN--A SENATOR'S SON--LEADING UP TO A TRICK--GENUINE FUN AHEAD.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading I do not mean to flatter you, I am speaking the truth, and it is in your interest that I so warmly advocate your return to the East.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not mean to flatter you, I am speaking the truth, and it is in your interest that I so warmly advocate your return to the East.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SAD PARTING--PROPHETIC WORDS--ON THE TRAIN--A SENATOR'S SON--LEADING UP TO A TRICK--GENUINE FUN AHEAD.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There came a sad look to the face of Brooks, and he said:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SAD PARTING--PROPHETIC WORDS--ON THE TRAIN--A SENATOR'S SON--LEADING UP TO A TRICK--GENUINE FUN AHEAD.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A SAD PARTING--PROPHETIC WORDS--ON THE TRAIN--A SENATOR'S SON--LEADING UP TO A TRICK--GENUINE FUN AHEAD.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading A SAD PARTING--PROPHETIC WORDS--ON THE TRAIN--A SENATOR'S SON--LEADING UP TO A TRICK--GENUINE FUN AHEAD.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I do not mean to flatter you, I am speaking the truth, and it is in your interest that I so warmly advocate your return to the East.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A SAD PARTING--PROPHETIC WORDS--ON THE TRAIN--A SENATOR'S SON--LEADING UP TO A TRICK--GENUINE FUN AHEAD.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading I do not mean to flatter you, I am speaking the truth, and it is in your interest that I so warmly advocate your return to the East.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A SAD PARTING--PROPHETIC WORDS--ON THE TRAIN--A SENATOR'S SON--LEADING UP TO A TRICK--GENUINE FUN AHEAD.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I shall miss you, Desmond, but I feel it is for the best.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I do not mean to flatter you, I am speaking the truth, and it is in your interest that I so warmly advocate your return to the East.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading You are a youth of great promise.
