used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW DESTINATION.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Captain Grant is not with us, but we are sure to find him."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lord Glenarvan did not wish the joy in the hearts of his friends to be chilled by tidings of their want of success.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Captain Grant is not with us, but we are sure to find him."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lord Glenarvan did not wish the joy in the hearts of his friends to be chilled by tidings of their want of success.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Grant is not with us, but we are sure to find him."
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading Lord Glenarvan did not wish the joy in the hearts of his friends to be chilled by tidings of their want of success.
consecratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkreɪtɪd/
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
From this reading The first moments were consecrated to the happiness of meeting.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading His first words, therefore, were,-- "Courage, my friends, courage!
DESTINATIONnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading A NEW DESTINATION.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lord Glenarvan did not wish the joy in the hearts of his friends to be chilled by tidings of their want of success.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Captain Grant is not with us, but we are sure to find him."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first moments were consecrated to the happiness of meeting.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Lord Glenarvan did not wish the joy in the hearts of his friends to be chilled by tidings of their want of success.
Glenarvan
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From this reading Lord Glenarvan did not wish the joy in the hearts of his friends to be chilled by tidings of their want of success.
let have
From this reading Captain Grant is not with us, but we are sure to find him."
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The first moments were consecrated to the happiness of meeting.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Lord Glenarvan did not wish the joy in the hearts of his friends to be chilled by tidings of their want of success.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Captain Grant is not with us, but we are sure to find him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Glenarvan did not wish the joy in the hearts of his friends to be chilled by tidings of their want of success.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lord Glenarvan did not wish the joy in the hearts of his friends to be chilled by tidings of their want of success.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Grant is not with us, but we are sure to find him."
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Lord Glenarvan did not wish the joy in the hearts of his friends to be chilled by tidings of their want of success.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Glenarvan did not wish the joy in the hearts of his friends to be chilled by tidings of their want of success.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The first moments were consecrated to the happiness of meeting.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The first moments were consecrated to the happiness of meeting.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading His first words, therefore, were,-- "Courage, my friends, courage!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW DESTINATION.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lord Glenarvan did not wish the joy in the hearts of his friends to be chilled by tidings of their want of success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first moments were consecrated to the happiness of meeting.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Lord Glenarvan did not wish the joy in the hearts of his friends to be chilled by tidings of their want of success.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Captain Grant is not with us, but we are sure to find him."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first moments were consecrated to the happiness of meeting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lord Glenarvan did not wish the joy in the hearts of his friends to be chilled by tidings of their want of success.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading His first words, therefore, were,-- "Courage, my friends, courage!
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Lord Glenarvan did not wish the joy in the hearts of his friends to be chilled by tidings of their want of success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first moments were consecrated to the happiness of meeting.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Captain Grant is not with us, but we are sure to find him."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Lord Glenarvan did not wish the joy in the hearts of his friends to be chilled by tidings of their want of success.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Captain Grant is not with us, but we are sure to find him."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first moments were consecrated to the happiness of meeting.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Lord Glenarvan did not wish the joy in the hearts of his friends to be chilled by tidings of their want of success.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Grant is not with us, but we are sure to find him."
the words that are spoken
From this reading His first words, therefore, were,-- "Courage, my friends, courage!
