used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
adagenounUS /ˈædədʒ/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading On shipboard one fully appreciates the old adage that "Blessings brighten as they take their flight."
anew
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
a quantity of money
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OLD TIES AND NEW.
appreciatesverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪts/
third-person singular of “appreciate” — recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading On shipboard one fully appreciates the old adage that "Blessings brighten as they take their flight."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next two days were glowing, as to weather, and filled with intensest life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
bearableadjectiveUS /ˈberəbəl/
capable of being borne though unpleasant
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
BlessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading On shipboard one fully appreciates the old adage that "Blessings brighten as they take their flight."
brightenverbUS /ˈbraɪtən/
make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading On shipboard one fully appreciates the old adage that "Blessings brighten as they take their flight."
crankinessnoun
a fussy and eccentric disposition
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The next two days were glowing, as to weather, and filled with intensest life.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The next two days were glowing, as to weather, and filled with intensest life.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading On shipboard one fully appreciates the old adage that "Blessings brighten as they take their flight."
for a limitless time
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading On shipboard one fully appreciates the old adage that "Blessings brighten as they take their flight."
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The next two days were glowing, as to weather, and filled with intensest life.
hobbiesnounUS /ˈhɑːbiz/
plural of “hobby” — an auxiliary activity
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
intensest
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From this reading The next two days were glowing, as to weather, and filled with intensest life.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The next two days were glowing, as to weather, and filled with intensest life.
loanedverbUS /loʊnd/
past form of “loan” — give temporarily; let have for a limited time
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading OLD TIES AND NEW.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next two days were glowing, as to weather, and filled with intensest life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD TIES AND NEW.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On shipboard one fully appreciates the old adage that "Blessings brighten as they take their flight."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On shipboard one fully appreciates the old adage that "Blessings brighten as they take their flight."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
arrange in a container
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
shipboardadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪpbɔːrd/
casual or ephemeral as if taking place on board a ship
From this reading On shipboard one fully appreciates the old adage that "Blessings brighten as they take their flight."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
unusual or striking
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
stitchesnounUS /ˈstɪtʃɪz/
plural of “stitch” — a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
carry out
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On shipboard one fully appreciates the old adage that "Blessings brighten as they take their flight."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next two days were glowing, as to weather, and filled with intensest life.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On shipboard one fully appreciates the old adage that "Blessings brighten as they take their flight."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On shipboard one fully appreciates the old adage that "Blessings brighten as they take their flight."
TIESnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading OLD TIES AND NEW.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next two days were glowing, as to weather, and filled with intensest life.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The next two days were glowing, as to weather, and filled with intensest life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading There were trunks to pack, loaned articles to hunt up, or return, neglected stitches to take, and a vast amount of friendly visiting to be crowded in.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The next two days were glowing, as to weather, and filled with intensest life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next two days were glowing, as to weather, and filled with intensest life.
at the time that
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Even the tiresome become interesting when we feel we may never see them again, while the hobbies, or crankiness of the singular become entirely bearable, when they are about to be lost sight of forever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next two days were glowing, as to weather, and filled with intensest life.
