used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A JOYFUL MEETING.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
a youthful male person
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
else
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From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
divisible by two
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
apart from; not including
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
set up or found
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
the act of departing
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
Green'snounUS /ɡriːnz/
possessive form of “green” — green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
only a very short time before
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
a social unit living together
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
JOYFULadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading A JOYFUL MEETING.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
engage in
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A JOYFUL MEETING.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
Mopsey
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From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
outlaynounUS /ˈaʊtleɪ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
a full supply
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
by chance
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
express in words
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
carry out
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And Paul's partners were happy, more happy than they could possibly have been by any other outlay of their money; Paul's pleasure reflected on them to such a degree that they became almost as much excited as he was before the evening was over.
at the time that
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
in or at the place that
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Paul was so wonderfully happy in the thought that he was going back to Chicago, where, even though he could not see his parents, he should find relatives and friends, that he could talk of little else.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even the theatre was forgotten by him; for when Mopsey spoke of the necessity of getting another boy to take his place in the dramatic company he hardly gave the matter a thought, except to say that he hoped they would make plenty of money out of it.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading It is highly probable that one might have searched over New York City that night and not found a happier household than that of Mrs. Green's.
