used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FAREWELL, WIDEWOOD John was lost in a conflict of strong emotions.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading For the first time in their acquaintance her shapely ear was not waiting to receive, nor her refined lips to reject, his usual rough apologies.
(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 Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Her tone of resignation was almost playful as she said that the first news of his return had come to her through her present kind companions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
apologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading For the first time in their acquaintance her shapely ear was not waiting to receive, nor her refined lips to reject, his usual rough apologies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
on or to one side
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Gamble put in that she had induced Mrs. March to join them, on their return from their mountain drive, by telling her that her son was so full of his work in his, her, and their common interest, that she could not expect him to come to her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her tone of resignation was almost playful as she said that the first news of his return had come to her through her present kind companions.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Mrs. Gamble put in that she had induced Mrs. March to join them, on their return from their mountain drive, by telling her that her son was so full of his work in his, her, and their common interest, that she could not expect him to come to her.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Her tone of resignation was almost playful as she said that the first news of his return had come to her through her present kind companions.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading FAREWELL, WIDEWOOD John was lost in a conflict of strong emotions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Gamble put in that she had induced Mrs. March to join them, on their return from their mountain drive, by telling her that her son was so full of his work in his, her, and their common interest, that she could not expect him to come to her.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Mrs. Gamble put in that she had induced Mrs. March to join them, on their return from their mountain drive, by telling her that her son was so full of his work in his, her, and their common interest, that she could not expect him to come to her.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading For the first time in their acquaintance her shapely ear was not waiting to receive, nor her refined lips to reject, his usual rough apologies.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading FAREWELL, WIDEWOOD John was lost in a conflict of strong emotions.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Mrs. Gamble put in that she had induced Mrs. March to join them, on their return from their mountain drive, by telling her that her son was so full of his work in his, her, and their common interest, that she could not expect him to come to her.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading FAREWELL, WIDEWOOD John was lost in a conflict of strong emotions.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time in their acquaintance her shapely ear was not waiting to receive, nor her refined lips to reject, his usual rough apologies.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Gamble put in that she had induced Mrs. March to join them, on their return from their mountain drive, by telling her that her son was so full of his work in his, her, and their common interest, that she could not expect him to come to her.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
GambleverbUS /ˈɡæmbəl/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Mrs. Gamble put in that she had induced Mrs. March to join them, on their return from their mountain drive, by telling her that her son was so full of his work in his, her, and their common interest, that she could not expect him to come to her.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her tone of resignation was almost playful as she said that the first news of his return had come to her through her present kind companions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Gamble put in that she had induced Mrs. March to join them, on their return from their mountain drive, by telling her that her son was so full of his work in his, her, and their common interest, that she could not expect him to come to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FAREWELL, WIDEWOOD John was lost in a conflict of strong emotions.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Mrs. Gamble put in that she had induced Mrs. March to join them, on their return from their mountain drive, by telling her that her son was so full of his work in his, her, and their common interest, that she could not expect him to come to her.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Mrs. Gamble put in that she had induced Mrs. March to join them, on their return from their mountain drive, by telling her that her son was so full of his work in his, her, and their common interest, that she could not expect him to come to her.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading FAREWELL, WIDEWOOD John was lost in a conflict of strong emotions.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Mrs. Gamble put in that she had induced Mrs. March to join them, on their return from their mountain drive, by telling her that her son was so full of his work in his, her, and their common interest, that she could not expect him to come to her.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Her tone of resignation was almost playful as she said that the first news of his return had come to her through her present kind companions.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading For the first time in their acquaintance her shapely ear was not waiting to receive, nor her refined lips to reject, his usual rough apologies.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading FAREWELL, WIDEWOOD John was lost in a conflict of strong emotions.
march in a procession
From this reading Mrs. Gamble put in that she had induced Mrs. March to join them, on their return from their mountain drive, by telling her that her son was so full of his work in his, her, and their common interest, that she could not expect him to come to her.
a particular point in time
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Mrs. Gamble put in that she had induced Mrs. March to join them, on their return from their mountain drive, by telling her that her son was so full of his work in his, her, and their common interest, that she could not expect him to come to her.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Gamble put in that she had induced Mrs. March to join them, on their return from their mountain drive, by telling her that her son was so full of his work in his, her, and their common interest, that she could not expect him to come to her.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Her tone of resignation was almost playful as she said that the first news of his return had come to her through her present kind companions.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading For the first time in their acquaintance her shapely ear was not waiting to receive, nor her refined lips to reject, his usual rough apologies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For the first time in their acquaintance her shapely ear was not waiting to receive, nor her refined lips to reject, his usual rough apologies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FAREWELL, WIDEWOOD John was lost in a conflict of strong emotions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Gamble put in that she had induced Mrs. March to join them, on their return from their mountain drive, by telling her that her son was so full of his work in his, her, and their common interest, that she could not expect him to come to her.
and nothing more
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading Her tone of resignation was almost playful as she said that the first news of his return had come to her through her present kind companions.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Her tone of resignation was almost playful as she said that the first news of his return had come to her through her present kind companions.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mrs. Gamble put in that she had induced Mrs. March to join them, on their return from their mountain drive, by telling her that her son was so full of his work in his, her, and their common interest, that she could not expect him to come to her.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading For the first time in their acquaintance her shapely ear was not waiting to receive, nor her refined lips to reject, his usual rough apologies.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading For the first time in their acquaintance her shapely ear was not waiting to receive, nor her refined lips to reject, his usual rough apologies.
rejectverbUS /rɪˈdʒekt/
refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading For the first time in their acquaintance her shapely ear was not waiting to receive, nor her refined lips to reject, his usual rough apologies.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Her tone of resignation was almost playful as she said that the first news of his return had come to her through her present kind companions.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Her tone of resignation was almost playful as she said that the first news of his return had come to her through her present kind companions.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading For the first time in their acquaintance her shapely ear was not waiting to receive, nor her refined lips to reject, his usual rough apologies.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Her tone of resignation was almost playful as she said that the first news of his return had come to her through her present kind companions.
shapelyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpli/
having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
From this reading For the first time in their acquaintance her shapely ear was not waiting to receive, nor her refined lips to reject, his usual rough apologies.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her tone of resignation was almost playful as she said that the first news of his return had come to her through her present kind companions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Gamble put in that she had induced Mrs. March to join them, on their return from their mountain drive, by telling her that her son was so full of his work in his, her, and their common interest, that she could not expect him to come to her.
a male human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Gamble put in that she had induced Mrs. March to join them, on their return from their mountain drive, by telling her that her son was so full of his work in his, her, and their common interest, that she could not expect him to come to her.
hurting
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
the season of growth
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading FAREWELL, WIDEWOOD John was lost in a conflict of strong emotions.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Mrs. Gamble put in that she had induced Mrs. March to join them, on their return from their mountain drive, by telling her that her son was so full of his work in his, her, and their common interest, that she could not expect him to come to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her tone of resignation was almost playful as she said that the first news of his return had come to her through her present kind companions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For the first time in their acquaintance her shapely ear was not waiting to receive, nor her refined lips to reject, his usual rough apologies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Her tone of resignation was almost playful as she said that the first news of his return had come to her through her present kind companions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time in their acquaintance her shapely ear was not waiting to receive, nor her refined lips to reject, his usual rough apologies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Her tone of resignation was almost playful as she said that the first news of his return had come to her through her present kind companions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading For the first time in their acquaintance her shapely ear was not waiting to receive, nor her refined lips to reject, his usual rough apologies.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading For the first time in their acquaintance her shapely ear was not waiting to receive, nor her refined lips to reject, his usual rough apologies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FAREWELL, WIDEWOOD John was lost in a conflict of strong emotions.
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From this reading FAREWELL, WIDEWOOD John was lost in a conflict of strong emotions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mrs. Gamble put in that she had induced Mrs. March to join them, on their return from their mountain drive, by telling her that her son was so full of his work in his, her, and their common interest, that she could not expect him to come to her.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading Sore beset, he forced them all aside for the moment and yielded only to a grateful wonder as he looked upon his pretty mother with her lap full of spring flowers.
