aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He was alone, as we have said.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was alone, as we have said.
the act of breaking something
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
give encouragement to
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He felt that, as yet, no member of his family could possibly sympathise with his feelings.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Mr Sudberry was in his element now.
a social unit living together
From this reading He felt that, as yet, no member of his family could possibly sympathise with his feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He felt that, as yet, no member of his family could possibly sympathise with his feelings.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that, as yet, no member of his family could possibly sympathise with his feelings.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
gladsomeadjective
experiencing or expressing gladness or joy
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was alone, as we have said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Sudberry was in his element now.
idioticadjectiveUS /ˌɪdiˈɑːtɪk/
insanely irresponsible
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr Sudberry was in his element now.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He felt that, as yet, no member of his family could possibly sympathise with his feelings.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Sudberry was in his element now.
not any; not one
From this reading He felt that, as yet, no member of his family could possibly sympathise with his feelings.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mr Sudberry was in his element now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
by chance
From this reading He felt that, as yet, no member of his family could possibly sympathise with his feelings.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading He was purposely so.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was alone, as we have said.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was purposely so.
Sudberry
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From this reading Mr Sudberry was in his element now.
sympathiseverb
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading He felt that, as yet, no member of his family could possibly sympathise with his feelings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that, as yet, no member of his family could possibly sympathise with his feelings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr Sudberry was in his element now.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He was alone, as we have said.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The deep flush on his gladsome countenance indicated the turmoil of combined romance and delight which raged within his heaving chest, and which he with difficulty prevented from breaking forth into an idiotic cheer.
but in spite of that
From this reading He felt that, as yet, no member of his family could possibly sympathise with his feelings.
