16
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From this reading "A man's heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps."--_Prov._ 16:9.
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From this reading "A man's heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps."--_Prov._ 16:9.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A man's heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps."--_Prov._ 16:9.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "A man's heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps."--_Prov._ 16:9.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
deviseth
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From this reading "A man's heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps."--_Prov._ 16:9.
dinner-table
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From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
Dinsmore
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From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
directeth
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From this reading "A man's heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps."--_Prov._ 16:9.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
Donald's
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From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There were many expressions of regret.
a social unit living together
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
furloughverbUS /ˈfɜːrloʊ/
dismiss, usually for economic reasons
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "A man's heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps."--_Prov._ 16:9.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "A man's heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps."--_Prov._ 16:9.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
IonnounUS /ˈaɪən/
a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
go away from a place
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "A man's heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps."--_Prov._ 16:9.
engage in
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "A man's heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps."--_Prov._ 16:9.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were many expressions of regret.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were many expressions of regret.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
on one occasion
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
Prov
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From this reading "A man's heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps."--_Prov._ 16:9.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading There were many expressions of regret.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
Roselands
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From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
a male human offspring
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
in the near future
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "A man's heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps."--_Prov._ 16:9.
carry out
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A man's heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps."--_Prov._ 16:9.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many expressions of regret.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
the act of using
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "A man's heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps."--_Prov._ 16:9.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were greatly disappointed on learning from the talk at the dinner-table that Cousin Donald's furlough was so short that he could give but two days to his Ion friends.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
in the company of; together with
From this reading If you and the captain are not too weary to enjoy a ride or drive, we will go to Roselands for a call this afternoon, then on to the Oaks to take tea with my son Horace and his family."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then Mr. Dinsmore said, "If you must leave us so soon we must make good use of our time, by taking you at once to see relatives, friends, and places of interest in the neighborhood.
