used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
anew
From this reading It was ten days before I saw Miles again; then he returned to school for the last three weeks of the half.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
(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 Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was ten days before I saw Miles again; then he returned to school for the last three weeks of the half.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
exhale hard
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
boylikeadjective
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was ten days before I saw Miles again; then he returned to school for the last three weeks of the half.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was ten days before I saw Miles again; then he returned to school for the last three weeks of the half.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was ten days before I saw Miles again; then he returned to school for the last three weeks of the half.
hand-grip
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From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was ten days before I saw Miles again; then he returned to school for the last three weeks of the half.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
heavinessnoun
the property of being comparatively great in weight
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
how
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From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was ten days before I saw Miles again; then he returned to school for the last three weeks of the half.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was ten days before I saw Miles again; then he returned to school for the last three weeks of the half.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
KNOCKINGnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE WALL.
immediately past
From this reading It was ten days before I saw Miles again; then he returned to school for the last three weeks of the half.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was ten days before I saw Miles again; then he returned to school for the last three weeks of the half.
a particular point in time
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
natured
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From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
not any; not one
From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was ten days before I saw Miles again; then he returned to school for the last three weeks of the half.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE WALL.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was ten days before I saw Miles again; then he returned to school for the last three weeks of the half.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was ten days before I saw Miles again; then he returned to school for the last three weeks of the half.
an educational institution
From this reading It was ten days before I saw Miles again; then he returned to school for the last three weeks of the half.
schoolboynounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was ten days before I saw Miles again; then he returned to school for the last three weeks of the half.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE WALL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was ten days before I saw Miles again; then he returned to school for the last three weeks of the half.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was ten days before I saw Miles again; then he returned to school for the last three weeks of the half.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was ten days before I saw Miles again; then he returned to school for the last three weeks of the half.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
under normal conditions
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE WALL.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was ten days before I saw Miles again; then he returned to school for the last three weeks of the half.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Naturally, for the time, he had no heart to join in our usual amusements; and his rough, though for the most part good natured, schoolboy comrades showed their sympathy in allowing him to go his own ways.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was ten days before I saw Miles again; then he returned to school for the last three weeks of the half.
Welmington
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From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then it was that I heard for the first time how he had arrived at Welmington too late to see his father alive--a fact which must have added greatly to the heaviness of the blow and the keenness of his grief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seeing him dressed in black, and noticing the unaccustomed look of sadness on his usually cheerful face, boylike I felt for a moment shy of meeting him; but with the first hearty hand-grip all feeling of restraint vanished, and I was able to give him the assurance of my sympathy and friendship.
