used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading “Will is a southpaw,” he explained to Clarence, when that watchful youth happened to catch him in the act.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading John Rieler, seated on the other side, took his share of the gazing; love was in Dora’s eyes; admiration, deep, unspeakable admiration, in John’s.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Occasionally, he put forth a timid hand to feel the muscle of the strong left arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Dora nestled beside her brother and gazed her fill of that splendid young man.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Dora nestled beside her brother and gazed her fill of that splendid young man.
CampionnounUS /ˈkæmpiən/
any plant of the genus Silene
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “Will is a southpaw,” he explained to Clarence, when that watchful youth happened to catch him in the act.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading “Will is a southpaw,” he explained to Clarence, when that watchful youth happened to catch him in the act.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading John Rieler, seated on the other side, took his share of the gazing; love was in Dora’s eyes; admiration, deep, unspeakable admiration, in John’s.
Dora
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From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
Dora's
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From this reading John Rieler, seated on the other side, took his share of the gazing; love was in Dora’s eyes; admiration, deep, unspeakable admiration, in John’s.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “Will is a southpaw,” he explained to Clarence, when that watchful youth happened to catch him in the act.
opinion or judgment
From this reading John Rieler, seated on the other side, took his share of the gazing; love was in Dora’s eyes; admiration, deep, unspeakable admiration, in John’s.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Occasionally, he put forth a timid hand to feel the muscle of the strong left arm.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Dora nestled beside her brother and gazed her fill of that splendid young man.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Occasionally, he put forth a timid hand to feel the muscle of the strong left arm.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Dora nestled beside her brother and gazed her fill of that splendid young man.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading John Rieler, seated on the other side, took his share of the gazing; love was in Dora’s eyes; admiration, deep, unspeakable admiration, in John’s.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Occasionally, he put forth a timid hand to feel the muscle of the strong left arm.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “Will is a southpaw,” he explained to Clarence, when that watchful youth happened to catch him in the act.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Occasionally, he put forth a timid hand to feel the muscle of the strong left arm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dora nestled beside her brother and gazed her fill of that splendid young man.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Will is a southpaw,” he explained to Clarence, when that watchful youth happened to catch him in the act.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Rieler, seated on the other side, took his share of the gazing; love was in Dora’s eyes; admiration, deep, unspeakable admiration, in John’s.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Will is a southpaw,” he explained to Clarence, when that watchful youth happened to catch him in the act.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Rieler, seated on the other side, took his share of the gazing; love was in Dora’s eyes; admiration, deep, unspeakable admiration, in John’s.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Rieler, seated on the other side, took his share of the gazing; love was in Dora’s eyes; admiration, deep, unspeakable admiration, in John’s.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Occasionally, he put forth a timid hand to feel the muscle of the strong left arm.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading John Rieler, seated on the other side, took his share of the gazing; love was in Dora’s eyes; admiration, deep, unspeakable admiration, in John’s.
held dear
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dora nestled beside her brother and gazed her fill of that splendid young man.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading Occasionally, he put forth a timid hand to feel the muscle of the strong left arm.
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading Dora nestled beside her brother and gazed her fill of that splendid young man.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally, he put forth a timid hand to feel the muscle of the strong left arm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading John Rieler, seated on the other side, took his share of the gazing; love was in Dora’s eyes; admiration, deep, unspeakable admiration, in John’s.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading John Rieler, seated on the other side, took his share of the gazing; love was in Dora’s eyes; admiration, deep, unspeakable admiration, in John’s.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Occasionally, he put forth a timid hand to feel the muscle of the strong left arm.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
reunionnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
Rieler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading John Rieler, seated on the other side, took his share of the gazing; love was in Dora’s eyes; admiration, deep, unspeakable admiration, in John’s.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading John Rieler, seated on the other side, took his share of the gazing; love was in Dora’s eyes; admiration, deep, unspeakable admiration, in John’s.
have in common
From this reading John Rieler, seated on the other side, took his share of the gazing; love was in Dora’s eyes; admiration, deep, unspeakable admiration, in John’s.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading John Rieler, seated on the other side, took his share of the gazing; love was in Dora’s eyes; admiration, deep, unspeakable admiration, in John’s.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
southpawnounUS /ˈsaʊθpaʊ/
a baseball pitcher who throws the ball with the left hand
From this reading “Will is a southpaw,” he explained to Clarence, when that watchful youth happened to catch him in the act.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Dora nestled beside her brother and gazed her fill of that splendid young man.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Occasionally, he put forth a timid hand to feel the muscle of the strong left arm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dora nestled beside her brother and gazed her fill of that splendid young man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
a special situation
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Occasionally, he put forth a timid hand to feel the muscle of the strong left arm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading John Rieler, seated on the other side, took his share of the gazing; love was in Dora’s eyes; admiration, deep, unspeakable admiration, in John’s.
unspeakableadjectiveUS /ənˈspiːkəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading John Rieler, seated on the other side, took his share of the gazing; love was in Dora’s eyes; admiration, deep, unspeakable admiration, in John’s.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading “Will is a southpaw,” he explained to Clarence, when that watchful youth happened to catch him in the act.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
at the time that
From this reading “Will is a southpaw,” he explained to Clarence, when that watchful youth happened to catch him in the act.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Will is a southpaw,” he explained to Clarence, when that watchful youth happened to catch him in the act.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _In which there are a joyful return, a sad duty and a picnic, ending with a reunion of loved ones._ The ride back to Campion College, so far as the boys and Dora were concerned, was a thing of joy.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Dora nestled beside her brother and gazed her fill of that splendid young man.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading “Will is a southpaw,” he explained to Clarence, when that watchful youth happened to catch him in the act.
