used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Mr. Hunt was able to resume his place in the bank several days before his wife returned.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
from appearances alone
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
apprisedverbUS /əˈpraɪzd/
past form of “apprise” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading Weak as he was, Mr. Hunt met his spouse and daughter at the depot, and the noise of their entrance in the lower hall first apprised Sarah of their arrival.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Weak as he was, Mr. Hunt met his spouse and daughter at the depot, and the noise of their entrance in the lower hall first apprised Sarah of their arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Driving back the selfish regret, she ran down to welcome the travellers.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Mr. Hunt was able to resume his place in the bank several days before his wife returned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mr. Hunt was able to resume his place in the bank several days before his wife returned.
confined by bonds
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
a female human offspring
From this reading Weak as he was, Mr. Hunt met his spouse and daughter at the depot, and the noise of their entrance in the lower hall first apprised Sarah of their arrival.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Mr. Hunt was able to resume his place in the bank several days before his wife returned.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading Weak as he was, Mr. Hunt met his spouse and daughter at the depot, and the noise of their entrance in the lower hall first apprised Sarah of their arrival.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Driving back the selfish regret, she ran down to welcome the travellers.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Driving back the selfish regret, she ran down to welcome the travellers.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Weak as he was, Mr. Hunt met his spouse and daughter at the depot, and the noise of their entrance in the lower hall first apprised Sarah of their arrival.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
a social unit living together
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Weak as he was, Mr. Hunt met his spouse and daughter at the depot, and the noise of their entrance in the lower hall first apprised Sarah of their arrival.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Weak as he was, Mr. Hunt met his spouse and daughter at the depot, and the noise of their entrance in the lower hall first apprised Sarah of their arrival.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Weak as he was, Mr. Hunt met his spouse and daughter at the depot, and the noise of their entrance in the lower hall first apprised Sarah of their arrival.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hunt was able to resume his place in the bank several days before his wife returned.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Mr. Hunt was able to resume his place in the bank several days before his wife returned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Hunt was able to resume his place in the bank several days before his wife returned.
Jeannie
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From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
go away from a place
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Weak as he was, Mr. Hunt met his spouse and daughter at the depot, and the noise of their entrance in the lower hall first apprised Sarah of their arrival.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Weak as he was, Mr. Hunt met his spouse and daughter at the depot, and the noise of their entrance in the lower hall first apprised Sarah of their arrival.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hunt was able to resume his place in the bank several days before his wife returned.
Nathan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Weak as he was, Mr. Hunt met his spouse and daughter at the depot, and the noise of their entrance in the lower hall first apprised Sarah of their arrival.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Weak as he was, Mr. Hunt met his spouse and daughter at the depot, and the noise of their entrance in the lower hall first apprised Sarah of their arrival.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mr. Hunt was able to resume his place in the bank several days before his wife returned.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Driving back the selfish regret, she ran down to welcome the travellers.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Driving back the selfish regret, she ran down to welcome the travellers.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading Mr. Hunt was able to resume his place in the bank several days before his wife returned.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. Hunt was able to resume his place in the bank several days before his wife returned.
reunionnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Weak as he was, Mr. Hunt met his spouse and daughter at the depot, and the noise of their entrance in the lower hall first apprised Sarah of their arrival.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading Driving back the selfish regret, she ran down to welcome the travellers.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Mr. Hunt was able to resume his place in the bank several days before his wife returned.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
in the near future
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
spousenounUS /spaʊs/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Weak as he was, Mr. Hunt met his spouse and daughter at the depot, and the noise of their entrance in the lower hall first apprised Sarah of their arrival.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Hunt was able to resume his place in the bank several days before his wife returned.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Weak as he was, Mr. Hunt met his spouse and daughter at the depot, and the noise of their entrance in the lower hall first apprised Sarah of their arrival.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Hunt was able to resume his place in the bank several days before his wife returned.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Driving back the selfish regret, she ran down to welcome the travellers.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Hunt was able to resume his place in the bank several days before his wife returned.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Weak as he was, Mr. Hunt met his spouse and daughter at the depot, and the noise of their entrance in the lower hall first apprised Sarah of their arrival.
accept gladly
From this reading Driving back the selfish regret, she ran down to welcome the travellers.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Hunt was able to resume his place in the bank several days before his wife returned.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Uncle Nathan had brought Jeannie home as soon as her father could leave his room, and the boys had likewise been written for; so that the family reunion was apparently near at hand.
but in spite of that
From this reading To the bound of pleasurable excitement her heart gave at the certainty that they had come, succeeded a sigh at the termination of the free, yet busy life she had led of late--the probability that she would be compelled to resume her old habits of feeling and action.
