used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In ignorance the father supposed that the boy's unrest was due to a longing to know more of the world, to a feeling akin to that which an explorer experiences.
anew
From this reading He could see that the soul of his child was crying out for something; but again he failed to understand the true longings of the young heart.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading In ignorance the father supposed that the boy's unrest was due to a longing to know more of the world, to a feeling akin to that which an explorer experiences.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In ignorance the father supposed that the boy's unrest was due to a longing to know more of the world, to a feeling akin to that which an explorer experiences.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He failed to see that the boy was being crushed by sinful habits, and that for parental care and interest he was starving.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He failed to see that the boy was being crushed by sinful habits, and that for parental care and interest he was starving.
a youthful male person
From this reading He failed to see that the boy was being crushed by sinful habits, and that for parental care and interest he was starving.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In ignorance the father supposed that the boy's unrest was due to a longing to know more of the world, to a feeling akin to that which an explorer experiences.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could see that the soul of his child was crying out for something; but again he failed to understand the true longings of the young heart.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He failed to see that the boy was being crushed by sinful habits, and that for parental care and interest he was starving.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He failed to see that the boy was being crushed by sinful habits, and that for parental care and interest he was starving.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He could see that the soul of his child was crying out for something; but again he failed to understand the true longings of the young heart.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could see that the soul of his child was crying out for something; but again he failed to understand the true longings of the young heart.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading He failed to see that the boy was being crushed by sinful habits, and that for parental care and interest he was starving.
demanding attention
From this reading He could see that the soul of his child was crying out for something; but again he failed to understand the true longings of the young heart.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In ignorance the father supposed that the boy's unrest was due to a longing to know more of the world, to a feeling akin to that which an explorer experiences.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading In ignorance the father supposed that the boy's unrest was due to a longing to know more of the world, to a feeling akin to that which an explorer experiences.
explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading In ignorance the father supposed that the boy's unrest was due to a longing to know more of the world, to a feeling akin to that which an explorer experiences.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He could see that the soul of his child was crying out for something; but again he failed to understand the true longings of the young heart.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading In ignorance the father supposed that the boy's unrest was due to a longing to know more of the world, to a feeling akin to that which an explorer experiences.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could see that the soul of his child was crying out for something; but again he failed to understand the true longings of the young heart.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading He failed to see that the boy was being crushed by sinful habits, and that for parental care and interest he was starving.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He could see that the soul of his child was crying out for something; but again he failed to understand the true longings of the young heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading In ignorance the father supposed that the boy's unrest was due to a longing to know more of the world, to a feeling akin to that which an explorer experiences.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He failed to see that the boy was being crushed by sinful habits, and that for parental care and interest he was starving.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In ignorance the father supposed that the boy's unrest was due to a longing to know more of the world, to a feeling akin to that which an explorer experiences.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading In ignorance the father supposed that the boy's unrest was due to a longing to know more of the world, to a feeling akin to that which an explorer experiences.
longingsnounUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
plural of “longing” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading He could see that the soul of his child was crying out for something; but again he failed to understand the true longings of the young heart.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Poor man!
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In ignorance the father supposed that the boy's unrest was due to a longing to know more of the world, to a feeling akin to that which an explorer experiences.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He could see that the soul of his child was crying out for something; but again he failed to understand the true longings of the young heart.
parentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading He failed to see that the boy was being crushed by sinful habits, and that for parental care and interest he was starving.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor man!
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could see that the soul of his child was crying out for something; but again he failed to understand the true longings of the young heart.
sinfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnfəl/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading He failed to see that the boy was being crushed by sinful habits, and that for parental care and interest he was starving.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He could see that the soul of his child was crying out for something; but again he failed to understand the true longings of the young heart.
a male human offspring
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He could see that the soul of his child was crying out for something; but again he failed to understand the true longings of the young heart.
starvingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrvɪŋ/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading He failed to see that the boy was being crushed by sinful habits, and that for parental care and interest he was starving.
required or under orders
From this reading In ignorance the father supposed that the boy's unrest was due to a longing to know more of the world, to a feeling akin to that which an explorer experiences.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could see that the soul of his child was crying out for something; but again he failed to understand the true longings of the young heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could see that the soul of his child was crying out for something; but again he failed to understand the true longings of the young heart.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He could see that the soul of his child was crying out for something; but again he failed to understand the true longings of the young heart.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He could see that the soul of his child was crying out for something; but again he failed to understand the true longings of the young heart.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading In ignorance the father supposed that the boy's unrest was due to a longing to know more of the world, to a feeling akin to that which an explorer experiences.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He could see that the soul of his child was crying out for something; but again he failed to understand the true longings of the young heart.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Leaving Home As John's father looked into the deep pathetic eyes of his son, he in part understood the meaning of what he read.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In ignorance the father supposed that the boy's unrest was due to a longing to know more of the world, to a feeling akin to that which an explorer experiences.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In ignorance the father supposed that the boy's unrest was due to a longing to know more of the world, to a feeling akin to that which an explorer experiences.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He could see that the soul of his child was crying out for something; but again he failed to understand the true longings of the young heart.
