the state of being absent
From this reading Bert's absence from Lakeville excited some surprise and speculation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It may be well to return to Lakeville, as something has occurred there which deserves to be recorded.
Barton
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From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be well to return to Lakeville, as something has occurred there which deserves to be recorded.
Bert
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From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
Bert's
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From this reading Bert's absence from Lakeville excited some surprise and speculation.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading It may be well to return to Lakeville, as something has occurred there which deserves to be recorded.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Bert's absence from Lakeville excited some surprise and speculation.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
gladdenedadjective
made joyful
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may be well to return to Lakeville, as something has occurred there which deserves to be recorded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
illusiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːsɪv/
based on or having the nature of an illusion
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SQUIRE MARLOWE IS SURPRISED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be well to return to Lakeville, as something has occurred there which deserves to be recorded.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
Lakeville
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From this reading It may be well to return to Lakeville, as something has occurred there which deserves to be recorded.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
MARLOWEnounUS /ˈmɑːrloʊ/
English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
From this reading SQUIRE MARLOWE IS SURPRISED.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be well to return to Lakeville, as something has occurred there which deserves to be recorded.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It may be well to return to Lakeville, as something has occurred there which deserves to be recorded.
and nothing more
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
by chance
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading It may be well to return to Lakeville, as something has occurred there which deserves to be recorded.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It may be well to return to Lakeville, as something has occurred there which deserves to be recorded.
express in words
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Bert's absence from Lakeville excited some surprise and speculation.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It may be well to return to Lakeville, as something has occurred there which deserves to be recorded.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Bert's absence from Lakeville excited some surprise and speculation.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading SQUIRE MARLOWE IS SURPRISED.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Bert's absence from Lakeville excited some surprise and speculation.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading SQUIRE MARLOWE IS SURPRISED.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It may be well to return to Lakeville, as something has occurred there which deserves to be recorded.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It may be well to return to Lakeville, as something has occurred there which deserves to be recorded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Still she knew that he was well, and heard from him every week, though Bert only detailed his experiences in general terms, not caring to raise expectations which perhaps might prove illusive.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It may be well to return to Lakeville, as something has occurred there which deserves to be recorded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It may be well to return to Lakeville, as something has occurred there which deserves to be recorded.
belonging to which person
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is needless to say that Mrs. Barton missed Bert, whose bright and cheerful presence had filled the little house with comfort and gladdened his mother's heart.
