used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nor was there real pleasure or rejoicing in the feeling of triumph which for a moment made him forget his smarting face and hands.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _The Children of the Lord's Supper._--LONGFELLOW Tony's face was almost the first thing he caught sight of.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Gratian understood the reason, and smiled to himself inwardly--but had he smiled visibly I don't think his face would have been improved by it.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gratian understood the reason, and smiled to himself inwardly--but had he smiled visibly I don't think his face would have been improved by it.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading GOOD FOR EVIL "For 'tis sweet to stammer one letter Of the Eternal's language;--on earth it is called forgiveness!"
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading _The Children of the Lord's Supper._--LONGFELLOW Tony's face was almost the first thing he caught sight of.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading _The Children of the Lord's Supper._--LONGFELLOW Tony's face was almost the first thing he caught sight of.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
don't
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From this reading Gratian understood the reason, and smiled to himself inwardly--but had he smiled visibly I don't think his face would have been improved by it.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading GOOD FOR EVIL "For 'tis sweet to stammer one letter Of the Eternal's language;--on earth it is called forgiveness!"
Eternal's
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From this reading GOOD FOR EVIL "For 'tis sweet to stammer one letter Of the Eternal's language;--on earth it is called forgiveness!"
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading GOOD FOR EVIL "For 'tis sweet to stammer one letter Of the Eternal's language;--on earth it is called forgiveness!"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading _The Children of the Lord's Supper._--LONGFELLOW Tony's face was almost the first thing he caught sight of.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Nor was there real pleasure or rejoicing in the feeling of triumph which for a moment made him forget his smarting face and hands.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _The Children of the Lord's Supper._--LONGFELLOW Tony's face was almost the first thing he caught sight of.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GOOD FOR EVIL "For 'tis sweet to stammer one letter Of the Eternal's language;--on earth it is called forgiveness!"
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Nor was there real pleasure or rejoicing in the feeling of triumph which for a moment made him forget his smarting face and hands.
forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading GOOD FOR EVIL "For 'tis sweet to stammer one letter Of the Eternal's language;--on earth it is called forgiveness!"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GOOD FOR EVIL "For 'tis sweet to stammer one letter Of the Eternal's language;--on earth it is called forgiveness!"
Gratian
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From this reading Gratian understood the reason, and smiled to himself inwardly--but had he smiled visibly I don't think his face would have been improved by it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gratian understood the reason, and smiled to himself inwardly--but had he smiled visibly I don't think his face would have been improved by it.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Nor was there real pleasure or rejoicing in the feeling of triumph which for a moment made him forget his smarting face and hands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Gratian understood the reason, and smiled to himself inwardly--but had he smiled visibly I don't think his face would have been improved by it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The Children of the Lord's Supper._--LONGFELLOW Tony's face was almost the first thing he caught sight of.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor was there real pleasure or rejoicing in the feeling of triumph which for a moment made him forget his smarting face and hands.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Gratian understood the reason, and smiled to himself inwardly--but had he smiled visibly I don't think his face would have been improved by it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Gratian understood the reason, and smiled to himself inwardly--but had he smiled visibly I don't think his face would have been improved by it.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Gratian understood the reason, and smiled to himself inwardly--but had he smiled visibly I don't think his face would have been improved by it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading Gratian understood the reason, and smiled to himself inwardly--but had he smiled visibly I don't think his face would have been improved by it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GOOD FOR EVIL "For 'tis sweet to stammer one letter Of the Eternal's language;--on earth it is called forgiveness!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GOOD FOR EVIL "For 'tis sweet to stammer one letter Of the Eternal's language;--on earth it is called forgiveness!"
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading GOOD FOR EVIL "For 'tis sweet to stammer one letter Of the Eternal's language;--on earth it is called forgiveness!"
immediately past
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading GOOD FOR EVIL "For 'tis sweet to stammer one letter Of the Eternal's language;--on earth it is called forgiveness!"
LONGFELLOWnounUS /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading _The Children of the Lord's Supper._--LONGFELLOW Tony's face was almost the first thing he caught sight of.
Lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _The Children of the Lord's Supper._--LONGFELLOW Tony's face was almost the first thing he caught sight of.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Nor was there real pleasure or rejoicing in the feeling of triumph which for a moment made him forget his smarting face and hands.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was there real pleasure or rejoicing in the feeling of triumph which for a moment made him forget his smarting face and hands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOOD FOR EVIL "For 'tis sweet to stammer one letter Of the Eternal's language;--on earth it is called forgiveness!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GOOD FOR EVIL "For 'tis sweet to stammer one letter Of the Eternal's language;--on earth it is called forgiveness!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GOOD FOR EVIL "For 'tis sweet to stammer one letter Of the Eternal's language;--on earth it is called forgiveness!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nor was there real pleasure or rejoicing in the feeling of triumph which for a moment made him forget his smarting face and hands.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Nor was there real pleasure or rejoicing in the feeling of triumph which for a moment made him forget his smarting face and hands.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Nor was there real pleasure or rejoicing in the feeling of triumph which for a moment made him forget his smarting face and hands.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Gratian understood the reason, and smiled to himself inwardly--but had he smiled visibly I don't think his face would have been improved by it.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading Nor was there real pleasure or rejoicing in the feeling of triumph which for a moment made him forget his smarting face and hands.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading _The Children of the Lord's Supper._--LONGFELLOW Tony's face was almost the first thing he caught sight of.
slatesnounUS /sleɪts/
plural of “slate” — (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
smartingnounUS /ˈsmɑːrtɪŋ/
a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
From this reading Nor was there real pleasure or rejoicing in the feeling of triumph which for a moment made him forget his smarting face and hands.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Gratian understood the reason, and smiled to himself inwardly--but had he smiled visibly I don't think his face would have been improved by it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
stammerverbUS /ˈstæmər/
speak haltingly
From this reading GOOD FOR EVIL "For 'tis sweet to stammer one letter Of the Eternal's language;--on earth it is called forgiveness!"
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading _The Children of the Lord's Supper._--LONGFELLOW Tony's face was almost the first thing he caught sight of.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading GOOD FOR EVIL "For 'tis sweet to stammer one letter Of the Eternal's language;--on earth it is called forgiveness!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOOD FOR EVIL "For 'tis sweet to stammer one letter Of the Eternal's language;--on earth it is called forgiveness!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
a special situation
From this reading _The Children of the Lord's Supper._--LONGFELLOW Tony's face was almost the first thing he caught sight of.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Gratian understood the reason, and smiled to himself inwardly--but had he smiled visibly I don't think his face would have been improved by it.
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading GOOD FOR EVIL "For 'tis sweet to stammer one letter Of the Eternal's language;--on earth it is called forgiveness!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOOD FOR EVIL "For 'tis sweet to stammer one letter Of the Eternal's language;--on earth it is called forgiveness!"
Tony
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From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
Tony's
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From this reading _The Children of the Lord's Supper._--LONGFELLOW Tony's face was almost the first thing he caught sight of.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Nor was there real pleasure or rejoicing in the feeling of triumph which for a moment made him forget his smarting face and hands.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Gratian understood the reason, and smiled to himself inwardly--but had he smiled visibly I don't think his face would have been improved by it.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading Gratian understood the reason, and smiled to himself inwardly--but had he smiled visibly I don't think his face would have been improved by it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Children of the Lord's Supper._--LONGFELLOW Tony's face was almost the first thing he caught sight of.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not late, but several children were already there, and Tony, contrary to his custom, instead of playing outside till the very last moment, was in the schoolroom eagerly searching for something among the slates and books belonging to his class.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nor was there real pleasure or rejoicing in the feeling of triumph which for a moment made him forget his smarting face and hands.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Gratian understood the reason, and smiled to himself inwardly--but had he smiled visibly I don't think his face would have been improved by it.
