AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHAINED WILL.
adorationnounUS /ˌædərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound love and admiration
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN due time Strahan departed, hopeful and eager to enter on the duties pertaining to his higher rank.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He felt that Marian's farewell had been more than she had ever given him any right to expect.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading To his sanguine spirit the excitement of camp and the responsibilities of his new position formed attractions which took all poignant regret from his leave-taking, and she was glad to recognize this truth.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He felt that Marian's farewell had been more than she had ever given him any right to expect.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading To his sanguine spirit the excitement of camp and the responsibilities of his new position formed attractions which took all poignant regret from his leave-taking, and she was glad to recognize this truth.
CHAINEDadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading A CHAINED WILL.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
delusiveadjective
inappropriate to reality or facts
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
well in the past; former
From this reading IN due time Strahan departed, hopeful and eager to enter on the duties pertaining to his higher rank.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading IN due time Strahan departed, hopeful and eager to enter on the duties pertaining to his higher rank.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading IN due time Strahan departed, hopeful and eager to enter on the duties pertaining to his higher rank.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading IN due time Strahan departed, hopeful and eager to enter on the duties pertaining to his higher rank.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading IN due time Strahan departed, hopeful and eager to enter on the duties pertaining to his higher rank.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading He felt that Marian's farewell had been more than she had ever given him any right to expect.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading To his sanguine spirit the excitement of camp and the responsibilities of his new position formed attractions which took all poignant regret from his leave-taking, and she was glad to recognize this truth.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He felt that Marian's farewell had been more than she had ever given him any right to expect.
farewellnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading He felt that Marian's farewell had been more than she had ever given him any right to expect.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that Marian's farewell had been more than she had ever given him any right to expect.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading To his sanguine spirit the excitement of camp and the responsibilities of his new position formed attractions which took all poignant regret from his leave-taking, and she was glad to recognize this truth.
frankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To his sanguine spirit the excitement of camp and the responsibilities of his new position formed attractions which took all poignant regret from his leave-taking, and she was glad to recognize this truth.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He felt that Marian's farewell had been more than she had ever given him any right to expect.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading To his sanguine spirit the excitement of camp and the responsibilities of his new position formed attractions which took all poignant regret from his leave-taking, and she was glad to recognize this truth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He felt that Marian's farewell had been more than she had ever given him any right to expect.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt that Marian's farewell had been more than she had ever given him any right to expect.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading IN due time Strahan departed, hopeful and eager to enter on the duties pertaining to his higher rank.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt that Marian's farewell had been more than she had ever given him any right to expect.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN due time Strahan departed, hopeful and eager to enter on the duties pertaining to his higher rank.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading IN due time Strahan departed, hopeful and eager to enter on the duties pertaining to his higher rank.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN due time Strahan departed, hopeful and eager to enter on the duties pertaining to his higher rank.
leave-takingnoun
the act of departing politely
From this reading To his sanguine spirit the excitement of camp and the responsibilities of his new position formed attractions which took all poignant regret from his leave-taking, and she was glad to recognize this truth.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
Marian's
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From this reading He felt that Marian's farewell had been more than she had ever given him any right to expect.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He felt that Marian's farewell had been more than she had ever given him any right to expect.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading To his sanguine spirit the excitement of camp and the responsibilities of his new position formed attractions which took all poignant regret from his leave-taking, and she was glad to recognize this truth.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN due time Strahan departed, hopeful and eager to enter on the duties pertaining to his higher rank.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
pertainingverbUS /pərˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading IN due time Strahan departed, hopeful and eager to enter on the duties pertaining to his higher rank.
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading To his sanguine spirit the excitement of camp and the responsibilities of his new position formed attractions which took all poignant regret from his leave-taking, and she was glad to recognize this truth.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading To his sanguine spirit the excitement of camp and the responsibilities of his new position formed attractions which took all poignant regret from his leave-taking, and she was glad to recognize this truth.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading IN due time Strahan departed, hopeful and eager to enter on the duties pertaining to his higher rank.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading To his sanguine spirit the excitement of camp and the responsibilities of his new position formed attractions which took all poignant regret from his leave-taking, and she was glad to recognize this truth.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading To his sanguine spirit the excitement of camp and the responsibilities of his new position formed attractions which took all poignant regret from his leave-taking, and she was glad to recognize this truth.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading To his sanguine spirit the excitement of camp and the responsibilities of his new position formed attractions which took all poignant regret from his leave-taking, and she was glad to recognize this truth.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading He felt that Marian's farewell had been more than she had ever given him any right to expect.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading To his sanguine spirit the excitement of camp and the responsibilities of his new position formed attractions which took all poignant regret from his leave-taking, and she was glad to recognize this truth.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt that Marian's farewell had been more than she had ever given him any right to expect.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading To his sanguine spirit the excitement of camp and the responsibilities of his new position formed attractions which took all poignant regret from his leave-taking, and she was glad to recognize this truth.
Strahan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN due time Strahan departed, hopeful and eager to enter on the duties pertaining to his higher rank.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He felt that Marian's farewell had been more than she had ever given him any right to expect.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that Marian's farewell had been more than she had ever given him any right to expect.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN due time Strahan departed, hopeful and eager to enter on the duties pertaining to his higher rank.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To his sanguine spirit the excitement of camp and the responsibilities of his new position formed attractions which took all poignant regret from his leave-taking, and she was glad to recognize this truth.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN due time Strahan departed, hopeful and eager to enter on the duties pertaining to his higher rank.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN due time Strahan departed, hopeful and eager to enter on the duties pertaining to his higher rank.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading To his sanguine spirit the excitement of camp and the responsibilities of his new position formed attractions which took all poignant regret from his leave-taking, and she was glad to recognize this truth.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To his sanguine spirit the excitement of camp and the responsibilities of his new position formed attractions which took all poignant regret from his leave-taking, and she was glad to recognize this truth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her manner had ever been too frank and friendly to awaken delusive hopes, and, after all, his regard for her was characterized more by boyish adoration than by the deep passion of manhood.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To his sanguine spirit the excitement of camp and the responsibilities of his new position formed attractions which took all poignant regret from his leave-taking, and she was glad to recognize this truth.
WILLmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A CHAINED WILL.
