used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their father, too, had spoken of it as a home so delightful that they ought to feel the liveliest gratitude for having been invited to share its blessings.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was looking very beautiful, very inviting, on the arrival of our travellers late in the afternoon of a warm, bright October day.
anew
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading It was looking very beautiful, very inviting, on the arrival of our travellers late in the afternoon of a warm, bright October day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their father, too, had spoken of it as a home so delightful that they ought to feel the liveliest gratitude for having been invited to share its blessings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was looking very beautiful, very inviting, on the arrival of our travellers late in the afternoon of a warm, bright October day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their father, too, had spoken of it as a home so delightful that they ought to feel the liveliest gratitude for having been invited to share its blessings.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading Their father, too, had spoken of it as a home so delightful that they ought to feel the liveliest gratitude for having been invited to share its blessings.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was looking very beautiful, very inviting, on the arrival of our travellers late in the afternoon of a warm, bright October day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was looking very beautiful, very inviting, on the arrival of our travellers late in the afternoon of a warm, bright October day.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "--to the guiltless heart, where'er we roam, No scenes delight us like our much-loved home."
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Their father, too, had spoken of it as a home so delightful that they ought to feel the liveliest gratitude for having been invited to share its blessings.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
Elsie
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From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Their father, too, had spoken of it as a home so delightful that they ought to feel the liveliest gratitude for having been invited to share its blessings.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Their father, too, had spoken of it as a home so delightful that they ought to feel the liveliest gratitude for having been invited to share its blessings.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their father, too, had spoken of it as a home so delightful that they ought to feel the liveliest gratitude for having been invited to share its blessings.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Their father, too, had spoken of it as a home so delightful that they ought to feel the liveliest gratitude for having been invited to share its blessings.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
guiltlessadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪltlɪs/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading "--to the guiltless heart, where'er we roam, No scenes delight us like our much-loved home."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "--to the guiltless heart, where'er we roam, No scenes delight us like our much-loved home."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
Hillhouse
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From this reading --Robert Hillhouse.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "--to the guiltless heart, where'er we roam, No scenes delight us like our much-loved home."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was looking very beautiful, very inviting, on the arrival of our travellers late in the afternoon of a warm, bright October day.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Their father, too, had spoken of it as a home so delightful that they ought to feel the liveliest gratitude for having been invited to share its blessings.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading It was looking very beautiful, very inviting, on the arrival of our travellers late in the afternoon of a warm, bright October day.
IonnounUS /ˈaɪən/
a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Their father, too, had spoken of it as a home so delightful that they ought to feel the liveliest gratitude for having been invited to share its blessings.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was looking very beautiful, very inviting, on the arrival of our travellers late in the afternoon of a warm, bright October day.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "--to the guiltless heart, where'er we roam, No scenes delight us like our much-loved home."
liveliestadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvliːəst/
superlative of “lively” — full of life and energy
From this reading Their father, too, had spoken of it as a home so delightful that they ought to feel the liveliest gratitude for having been invited to share its blessings.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It was looking very beautiful, very inviting, on the arrival of our travellers late in the afternoon of a warm, bright October day.
held dear
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
LulunounUS /ˈluːluː/
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
much-loved
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From this reading "--to the guiltless heart, where'er we roam, No scenes delight us like our much-loved home."
not any; not one
From this reading "--to the guiltless heart, where'er we roam, No scenes delight us like our much-loved home."
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading It was looking very beautiful, very inviting, on the arrival of our travellers late in the afternoon of a warm, bright October day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was looking very beautiful, very inviting, on the arrival of our travellers late in the afternoon of a warm, bright October day.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Their father, too, had spoken of it as a home so delightful that they ought to feel the liveliest gratitude for having been invited to share its blessings.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "--to the guiltless heart, where'er we roam, No scenes delight us like our much-loved home."
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading "--to the guiltless heart, where'er we roam, No scenes delight us like our much-loved home."
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading --Robert Hillhouse.
Rosie
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From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading "--to the guiltless heart, where'er we roam, No scenes delight us like our much-loved home."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
have in common
From this reading Their father, too, had spoken of it as a home so delightful that they ought to feel the liveliest gratitude for having been invited to share its blessings.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Their father, too, had spoken of it as a home so delightful that they ought to feel the liveliest gratitude for having been invited to share its blessings.
in the near future
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Their father, too, had spoken of it as a home so delightful that they ought to feel the liveliest gratitude for having been invited to share its blessings.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their father, too, had spoken of it as a home so delightful that they ought to feel the liveliest gratitude for having been invited to share its blessings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "--to the guiltless heart, where'er we roam, No scenes delight us like our much-loved home."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their father, too, had spoken of it as a home so delightful that they ought to feel the liveliest gratitude for having been invited to share its blessings.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "--to the guiltless heart, where'er we roam, No scenes delight us like our much-loved home."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Their father, too, had spoken of it as a home so delightful that they ought to feel the liveliest gratitude for having been invited to share its blessings.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading It was looking very beautiful, very inviting, on the arrival of our travellers late in the afternoon of a warm, bright October day.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "--to the guiltless heart, where'er we roam, No scenes delight us like our much-loved home."
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was looking very beautiful, very inviting, on the arrival of our travellers late in the afternoon of a warm, bright October day.
VinounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It was looking very beautiful, very inviting, on the arrival of our travellers late in the afternoon of a warm, bright October day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was looking very beautiful, very inviting, on the arrival of our travellers late in the afternoon of a warm, bright October day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "--to the guiltless heart, where'er we roam, No scenes delight us like our much-loved home."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
where'er
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From this reading "--to the guiltless heart, where'er we roam, No scenes delight us like our much-loved home."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Elsie and her children had greatly enjoyed their summer at the North, but now were filled with content and happiness at the thought of soon seeing again their loved home at Ion, while Max and Lulu looked forward with pleasing anticipations and eager curiosity to their first sight of it, having heard various glowing descriptions of it from "Mamma Vi" and Rosie.
