Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

anew

From this reading “I do be glad, that I be,” said David again and again, when Bertie told him of his happiness.

(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 BUT in the midst of all his newly-found happiness Bertie did not forget his old friends.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “I do be glad, that I be,” said David again and again, when Bertie told him of his happiness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

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From this reading BUT in the midst of all his newly-found happiness Bertie did not forget his old friends.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BUT in the midst of all his newly-found happiness Bertie did not forget his old friends.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

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From this reading CHRISTMAS-TIDE.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading BUT in the midst of all his newly-found happiness Bertie did not forget his old friends.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “I do be glad, that I be,” said David again and again, when Bertie told him of his happiness.

inspired with confidence

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading BUT in the midst of all his newly-found happiness Bertie did not forget his old friends.

set up or found

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading BUT in the midst of all his newly-found happiness Bertie did not forget his old friends.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading “I do be glad, that I be,” said David again and again, when Bertie told him of his happiness.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading BUT in the midst of all his newly-found happiness Bertie did not forget his old friends.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading BUT in the midst of all his newly-found happiness Bertie did not forget his old friends.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I do be glad, that I be,” said David again and again, when Bertie told him of his happiness.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading BUT in the midst of all his newly-found happiness Bertie did not forget his old friends.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

a boy or man

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading BUT in the midst of all his newly-found happiness Bertie did not forget his old friends.

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From this reading BUT in the midst of all his newly-found happiness Bertie did not forget his old friends.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BUT in the midst of all his newly-found happiness Bertie did not forget his old friends.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BUT in the midst of all his newly-found happiness Bertie did not forget his old friends.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading BUT in the midst of all his newly-found happiness Bertie did not forget his old friends.

a person who is rejected (from society or home)

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I do be glad, that I be,” said David again and again, when Bertie told him of his happiness.

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From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

express in words

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BUT in the midst of all his newly-found happiness Bertie did not forget his old friends.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

at the time that

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

which person or people

From this reading He had told the Squire all about his affection for David, and had been encouraged to show all the kindness in his power to the fisher lad, who had been kind to him when he was a lonely little outcast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So almost every day he visited the humble cabin, and wandered with David among the sandhills, and found in him as sympathetic a confident, now that he had happy secrets to tell, as in the old days when these had all been sad.