Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading His standing and conduct had been such that he was entitled to leave, and to be able to spend it with these dear ones was most delightful.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

anew

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

(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 At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

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

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

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

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

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

From this reading His standing and conduct had been such that he was entitled to leave, and to be able to spend it with these dear ones was most delightful.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His standing and conduct had been such that he was entitled to leave, and to be able to spend it with these dear ones was most delightful.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A carriage had brought the captain and his little girls to the door, and they--father and children--took a long drive together, during which the tongues of Max and Lulu ran very fast.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

a military trainee (as at a military academy)

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading A carriage had brought the captain and his little girls to the door, and they--father and children--took a long drive together, during which the tongues of Max and Lulu ran very fast.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading A carriage had brought the captain and his little girls to the door, and they--father and children--took a long drive together, during which the tongues of Max and Lulu ran very fast.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading She and Gracie thoroughly enjoyed Max's surprise on learning of the plans for the winter, so soon to be carried out.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading A carriage had brought the captain and his little girls to the door, and they--father and children--took a long drive together, during which the tongues of Max and Lulu ran very fast.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading His standing and conduct had been such that he was entitled to leave, and to be able to spend it with these dear ones was most delightful.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

dearly loved

From this reading His standing and conduct had been such that he was entitled to leave, and to be able to spend it with these dear ones was most delightful.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading His standing and conduct had been such that he was entitled to leave, and to be able to spend it with these dear ones was most delightful.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A carriage had brought the captain and his little girls to the door, and they--father and children--took a long drive together, during which the tongues of Max and Lulu ran very fast.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading A carriage had brought the captain and his little girls to the door, and they--father and children--took a long drive together, during which the tongues of Max and Lulu ran very fast.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A carriage had brought the captain and his little girls to the door, and they--father and children--took a long drive together, during which the tongues of Max and Lulu ran very fast.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading She and Gracie thoroughly enjoyed Max's surprise on learning of the plans for the winter, so soon to be carried out.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading His standing and conduct had been such that he was entitled to leave, and to be able to spend it with these dear ones was most delightful.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading A carriage had brought the captain and his little girls to the door, and they--father and children--took a long drive together, during which the tongues of Max and Lulu ran very fast.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She and Gracie thoroughly enjoyed Max's surprise on learning of the plans for the winter, so soon to be carried out.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

yet to be or coming

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading A carriage had brought the captain and his little girls to the door, and they--father and children--took a long drive together, during which the tongues of Max and Lulu ran very fast.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading She and Gracie thoroughly enjoyed Max's surprise on learning of the plans for the winter, so soon to be carried out.

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

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

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

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

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

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

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

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

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From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

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

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

full of or producing joy

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

and nothing more

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading She and Gracie thoroughly enjoyed Max's surprise on learning of the plans for the winter, so soon to be carried out.

go away from a place

From this reading His standing and conduct had been such that he was entitled to leave, and to be able to spend it with these dear ones was most delightful.

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 It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

the literary culture

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

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

From this reading A carriage had brought the captain and his little girls to the door, and they--father and children--took a long drive together, during which the tongues of Max and Lulu ran very fast.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A carriage had brought the captain and his little girls to the door, and they--father and children--took a long drive together, during which the tongues of Max and Lulu ran very fast.

a very attractive or seductive looking woman

From this reading A carriage had brought the captain and his little girls to the door, and they--father and children--took a long drive together, during which the tongues of Max and Lulu ran very fast.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

possessive form of “max” — street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading She and Gracie thoroughly enjoyed Max's surprise on learning of the plans for the winter, so soon to be carried out.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading His standing and conduct had been such that he was entitled to leave, and to be able to spend it with these dear ones was most delightful.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She and Gracie thoroughly enjoyed Max's surprise on learning of the plans for the winter, so soon to be carried out.

above and across; more than

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

go across or through

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading She and Gracie thoroughly enjoyed Max's surprise on learning of the plans for the winter, so soon to be carried out.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

in the near future

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

with speed

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading A carriage had brought the captain and his little girls to the door, and they--father and children--took a long drive together, during which the tongues of Max and Lulu ran very fast.

on the contrary

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She and Gracie thoroughly enjoyed Max's surprise on learning of the plans for the winter, so soon to be carried out.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She and Gracie thoroughly enjoyed Max's surprise on learning of the plans for the winter, so soon to be carried out.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

in the near future

From this reading She and Gracie thoroughly enjoyed Max's surprise on learning of the plans for the winter, so soon to be carried out.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading His standing and conduct had been such that he was entitled to leave, and to be able to spend it with these dear ones was most delightful.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

having a supporting base

From this reading His standing and conduct had been such that he was entitled to leave, and to be able to spend it with these dear ones was most delightful.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading His standing and conduct had been such that he was entitled to leave, and to be able to spend it with these dear ones was most delightful.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

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

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

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

From this reading His standing and conduct had been such that he was entitled to leave, and to be able to spend it with these dear ones was most delightful.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A carriage had brought the captain and his little girls to the door, and they--father and children--took a long drive together, during which the tongues of Max and Lulu ran very fast.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading She and Gracie thoroughly enjoyed Max's surprise on learning of the plans for the winter, so soon to be carried out.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

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

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading A carriage had brought the captain and his little girls to the door, and they--father and children--took a long drive together, during which the tongues of Max and Lulu ran very fast.

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading A carriage had brought the captain and his little girls to the door, and they--father and children--took a long drive together, during which the tongues of Max and Lulu ran very fast.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A carriage had brought the captain and his little girls to the door, and they--father and children--took a long drive together, during which the tongues of Max and Lulu ran very fast.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

precisely as stated

From this reading A carriage had brought the captain and his little girls to the door, and they--father and children--took a long drive together, during which the tongues of Max and Lulu ran very fast.

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From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

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

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

at the time that

From this reading It was a most joyful surprise to Max when, on the following Saturday, his father and sisters walked in upon him, as he left the dinner table full of life and pleasure at the thought of the half holiday that had just begun.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A carriage had brought the captain and his little girls to the door, and they--father and children--took a long drive together, during which the tongues of Max and Lulu ran very fast.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading She and Gracie thoroughly enjoyed Max's surprise on learning of the plans for the winter, so soon to be carried out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His standing and conduct had been such that he was entitled to leave, and to be able to spend it with these dear ones was most delightful.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading At first he seemed to feel rather badly at the thought that they would all be so far away from him; but he presently got over that, as his father spoke of the letters he would receive from Viamede every day, and how quickly the winter would pass and all be coming home again, some of them--certainly himself--making haste to pay a visit to the Academy to see their young cadet and learn what progress he was making in preparing for future duty in the naval service of his country.