used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The meeting between Tom Gordon and Jim Travers was one of the most joyous character.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The meeting between Tom Gordon and Jim Travers was one of the most joyous character.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The meeting between Tom Gordon and Jim Travers was one of the most joyous character.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
farmer'snounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
Gordon
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From this reading The meeting between Tom Gordon and Jim Travers was one of the most joyous character.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
Jim
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From this reading The meeting between Tom Gordon and Jim Travers was one of the most joyous character.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading The meeting between Tom Gordon and Jim Travers was one of the most joyous character.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The meeting between Tom Gordon and Jim Travers was one of the most joyous character.
the force of workers available
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The meeting between Tom Gordon and Jim Travers was one of the most joyous character.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The meeting between Tom Gordon and Jim Travers was one of the most joyous character.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
on one occasion
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The meeting between Tom Gordon and Jim Travers was one of the most joyous character.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
only a very short time before
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The meeting between Tom Gordon and Jim Travers was one of the most joyous character.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then they laughed and asked and answered questions for some ten minutes, both in such a flutter of excitement, that their stock of knowledge was scarcely increased in the least.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
male cat
From this reading The meeting between Tom Gordon and Jim Travers was one of the most joyous character.
having come into contact
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
Travers
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From this reading The meeting between Tom Gordon and Jim Travers was one of the most joyous character.
communicated in words
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was no one present during the affecting interview between the lads excepting the kind host, and he was so touched by the joy of his guests that he more than once drew his hand across his face in a very expressive manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The meeting between Tom Gordon and Jim Travers was one of the most joyous character.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By the time they got down to their sober senses, Jim awoke to the fact that a couple of bad men were after him, and were likely to pursue him across the threshold of the farmer's home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As soon as the fugitive recognized his old friend, he uttered a cry of delight, and rushing forward, threw his arms around his neck, and the latter responded with a regular shout of happiness.
