used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
the state of being absent
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
having companions or an escort
From this reading "Good-bye, Miss Powell," said Colonel Meredith, who had driven her down to meet the train, accompanied by his whole family.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
(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 "Good-bye, Beauty, darling," shouted Gwen; while all the others joined in a chorus of "Write soon!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
react verbally
From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading "Good-bye, Beauty, darling," shouted Gwen; while all the others joined in a chorus of "Write soon!"
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Good-bye, Miss Powell," said Colonel Meredith, who had driven her down to meet the train, accompanied by his whole family.
Cardiganshire
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From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
Cecil
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From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "Good-bye, Miss Powell," said Colonel Meredith, who had driven her down to meet the train, accompanied by his whole family.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
a special loved one
From this reading "Good-bye, Beauty, darling," shouted Gwen; while all the others joined in a chorus of "Write soon!"
deignverbUS /deɪn/
do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Good-bye, Miss Powell," said Colonel Meredith, who had driven her down to meet the train, accompanied by his whole family.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading "Good-bye, Miss Powell," said Colonel Meredith, who had driven her down to meet the train, accompanied by his whole family.
divisible by two
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
apart from; not including
From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
a social unit living together
From this reading "Good-bye, Miss Powell," said Colonel Meredith, who had driven her down to meet the train, accompanied by his whole family.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
forget-me-nots
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From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
Good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading "Good-bye, Miss Powell," said Colonel Meredith, who had driven her down to meet the train, accompanied by his whole family.
good-byes
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From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
Gwen
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From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Good-bye, Miss Powell," said Colonel Meredith, who had driven her down to meet the train, accompanied by his whole family.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
hand-clasp
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From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Good-bye, Miss Powell," said Colonel Meredith, who had driven her down to meet the train, accompanied by his whole family.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading "Good-bye, Beauty, darling," shouted Gwen; while all the others joined in a chorus of "Write soon!"
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
lamentverbUS /ləˈment/
express grief verbally
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
immediately past
From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
go away from a place
From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
come together
From this reading "Good-bye, Miss Powell," said Colonel Meredith, who had driven her down to meet the train, accompanied by his whole family.
MeredithnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading "Good-bye, Miss Powell," said Colonel Meredith, who had driven her down to meet the train, accompanied by his whole family.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Good-bye, Miss Powell," said Colonel Meredith, who had driven her down to meet the train, accompanied by his whole family.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
in motion
From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
not any; not one
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
others
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From this reading "Good-bye, Beauty, darling," shouted Gwen; while all the others joined in a chorus of "Write soon!"
having a point
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
PowellnounUS /ˈpaʊəl/
United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
From this reading "Good-bye, Miss Powell," said Colonel Meredith, who had driven her down to meet the train, accompanied by his whole family.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good-bye, Miss Powell," said Colonel Meredith, who had driven her down to meet the train, accompanied by his whole family.
get by special effort
From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Good-bye, Beauty, darling," shouted Gwen; while all the others joined in a chorus of "Write soon!"
in the near future
From this reading "Good-bye, Beauty, darling," shouted Gwen; while all the others joined in a chorus of "Write soon!"
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
the rays of the sun
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
in or at that place or location
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "Good-bye, Miss Powell," said Colonel Meredith, who had driven her down to meet the train, accompanied by his whole family.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
Valmai
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From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
Valmai's
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From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
at the time that
From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading INTO THE SUNSHINE, There was quite a chorus of regrets and good-byes in the quiet little country station from which Valmai started on her journey to Cardiganshire.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Good-bye, Beauty, darling," shouted Gwen; while all the others joined in a chorus of "Write soon!"
which person or people
From this reading "Good-bye, Miss Powell," said Colonel Meredith, who had driven her down to meet the train, accompanied by his whole family.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Good-bye, Miss Powell," said Colonel Meredith, who had driven her down to meet the train, accompanied by his whole family.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
Winifred
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From this reading He did not deign to answer his father except by a look of indignation that set Gwen and Winifred laughing; but when the train was absolutely moving, he managed to secure the last hand-clasp, and leave a bunch of forget-me-nots in Valmai's hand.
produce a literary work
From this reading "Good-bye, Beauty, darling," shouted Gwen; while all the others joined in a chorus of "Write soon!"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No one will lament your absence or rejoice at your return more than I shall, not excepting this sentimental young man," and he pointed to Cecil, who was putting on an air of even greater dejection than usual.
