used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning the boys had the satisfaction of seeing Goody and his daughter off by the first train.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Neither Hal nor Reg was present at their reunion, and when they saw them together, they realized it was complete.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
benefactorsnounUS /ˈbenəfæktərz/
plural of “benefactor” — a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading No two people felt more indebted to their benefactors than this couple, and words failed them to express it.
give a benediction to
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The next morning the boys had the satisfaction of seeing Goody and his daughter off by the first train.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next morning the boys had the satisfaction of seeing Goody and his daughter off by the first train.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Neither Hal nor Reg was present at their reunion, and when they saw them together, they realized it was complete.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading No two people felt more indebted to their benefactors than this couple, and words failed them to express it.
a female human offspring
From this reading The next morning the boys had the satisfaction of seeing Goody and his daughter off by the first train.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
give expression to
From this reading No two people felt more indebted to their benefactors than this couple, and words failed them to express it.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading No two people felt more indebted to their benefactors than this couple, and words failed them to express it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading No two people felt more indebted to their benefactors than this couple, and words failed them to express it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The next morning the boys had the satisfaction of seeing Goody and his daughter off by the first train.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
Good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
GoodynounUS /ˈɡʊdi/
something considered choice to eat
From this reading The next morning the boys had the satisfaction of seeing Goody and his daughter off by the first train.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next morning the boys had the satisfaction of seeing Goody and his daughter off by the first train.
Hal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither Hal nor Reg was present at their reunion, and when they saw them together, they realized it was complete.
heartfeltadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtfelt/
sincerely earnest
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning the boys had the satisfaction of seeing Goody and his daughter off by the first train.
HOBARTnounUS /ˈhoʊbɑːrt/
a port and state capital of Tasmania
From this reading HOBART.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading No two people felt more indebted to their benefactors than this couple, and words failed them to express it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Neither Hal nor Reg was present at their reunion, and when they saw them together, they realized it was complete.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No two people felt more indebted to their benefactors than this couple, and words failed them to express it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning the boys had the satisfaction of seeing Goody and his daughter off by the first train.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither Hal nor Reg was present at their reunion, and when they saw them together, they realized it was complete.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning the boys had the satisfaction of seeing Goody and his daughter off by the first train.
not any; not one
From this reading No two people felt more indebted to their benefactors than this couple, and words failed them to express it.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither Hal nor Reg was present at their reunion, and when they saw them together, they realized it was complete.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning the boys had the satisfaction of seeing Goody and his daughter off by the first train.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The next morning the boys had the satisfaction of seeing Goody and his daughter off by the first train.
and nothing more
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading No two people felt more indebted to their benefactors than this couple, and words failed them to express it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Neither Hal nor Reg was present at their reunion, and when they saw them together, they realized it was complete.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Neither Hal nor Reg was present at their reunion, and when they saw them together, they realized it was complete.
Reg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither Hal nor Reg was present at their reunion, and when they saw them together, they realized it was complete.
reunionnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading Neither Hal nor Reg was present at their reunion, and when they saw them together, they realized it was complete.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The next morning the boys had the satisfaction of seeing Goody and his daughter off by the first train.
cut with a saw
From this reading Neither Hal nor Reg was present at their reunion, and when they saw them together, they realized it was complete.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The next morning the boys had the satisfaction of seeing Goody and his daughter off by the first train.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No two people felt more indebted to their benefactors than this couple, and words failed them to express it.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning the boys had the satisfaction of seeing Goody and his daughter off by the first train.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Neither Hal nor Reg was present at their reunion, and when they saw them together, they realized it was complete.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Neither Hal nor Reg was present at their reunion, and when they saw them together, they realized it was complete.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither Hal nor Reg was present at their reunion, and when they saw them together, they realized it was complete.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No two people felt more indebted to their benefactors than this couple, and words failed them to express it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No two people felt more indebted to their benefactors than this couple, and words failed them to express it.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Neither Hal nor Reg was present at their reunion, and when they saw them together, they realized it was complete.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The next morning the boys had the satisfaction of seeing Goody and his daughter off by the first train.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading No two people felt more indebted to their benefactors than this couple, and words failed them to express it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neither Hal nor Reg was present at their reunion, and when they saw them together, they realized it was complete.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
at the time that
From this reading Neither Hal nor Reg was present at their reunion, and when they saw them together, they realized it was complete.
the words that are spoken
From this reading No two people felt more indebted to their benefactors than this couple, and words failed them to express it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But their manner, their faces and their attitude to each other showed what was in their minds, though the only words that passed were a cordial, "Good-bye; God bless you," from Goody, and a few heartfelt words of thanks from his daughter.
