used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
buoyantlyadverb
in a cheerfully buoyant manner
From this reading “Hello, Momsey!” he cried buoyantly as he crossed the room and kissed his mother.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
Clara
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From this reading “Hello, Sis!” as he turned to greet in a similar fashion his sister Clara.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Hello, Momsey!” he cried buoyantly as he crossed the room and kissed his mother.
placed crosswise
From this reading “Hello, Momsey!” he cried buoyantly as he crossed the room and kissed his mother.
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Oh, Joe!” exclaimed his mother, happy tears welling up in her eyes as she looked upon him fondly.
the organ of sight
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “Oh, Joe!” exclaimed his mother, happy tears welling up in her eyes as she looked upon him fondly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Hello, Sis!” as he turned to greet in a similar fashion his sister Clara.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
start firing a weapon
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading “Oh, Joe!” exclaimed his mother, happy tears welling up in her eyes as she looked upon him fondly.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading “Hello, Sis!” as he turned to greet in a similar fashion his sister Clara.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “Oh, Joe!” exclaimed his mother, happy tears welling up in her eyes as she looked upon him fondly.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello, Momsey!” he cried buoyantly as he crossed the room and kissed his mother.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Oh, Joe!” exclaimed his mother, happy tears welling up in her eyes as she looked upon him fondly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Oh, Joe!” exclaimed his mother, happy tears welling up in her eyes as she looked upon him fondly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
How
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From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
Joe
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From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading “Hello, Momsey!” he cried buoyantly as he crossed the room and kissed his mother.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Oh, Joe!” exclaimed his mother, happy tears welling up in her eyes as she looked upon him fondly.
Momsey
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From this reading “Hello, Momsey!” he cried buoyantly as he crossed the room and kissed his mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Hello, Momsey!” he cried buoyantly as he crossed the room and kissed his mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, Joe!” exclaimed his mother, happy tears welling up in her eyes as she looked upon him fondly.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Oh, Joe!” exclaimed his mother, happy tears welling up in her eyes as she looked upon him fondly.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading “Hello, Sis!” as he turned to greet in a similar fashion his sister Clara.
SisnounUS /sɪs/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “Hello, Sis!” as he turned to greet in a similar fashion his sister Clara.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “Hello, Sis!” as he turned to greet in a similar fashion his sister Clara.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
a male human offspring
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading “Oh, Joe!” exclaimed his mother, happy tears welling up in her eyes as she looked upon him fondly.
TELEGRAMnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Hello, Sis!” as he turned to greet in a similar fashion his sister Clara.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “Hello, Sis!” as he turned to greet in a similar fashion his sister Clara.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Oh, Joe!” exclaimed his mother, happy tears welling up in her eyes as she looked upon him fondly.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading THE TELEGRAM A flood of light and warmth assailed Joe as he hung up his hat and coat in the hall and burst into the living room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
wellingverbUS /ˈwelɪŋ/
-ing form of “well” — come up, as of a liquid
From this reading “Oh, Joe!” exclaimed his mother, happy tears welling up in her eyes as she looked upon him fondly.
which person or people
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How are you, Dad?” and he smiled affectionately at his father, who was sitting by the fire pretending to read his paper, but in reality swelling with pride in this stalwart son who was the apple of his eye.
