afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
Ah
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From this reading Ah, there she is beneath the porch, on the look out for me!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
any thing at all
From this reading Anything is better than suspense.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
BassetnounUS /ˈbæsɪt/
smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Ah, there she is beneath the porch, on the look out for me!
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Anything is better than suspense.
Boulogne
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From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading She's very brave, but the sight of her white, set face shows what she's enduring.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She's very brave, but the sight of her white, set face shows what she's enduring.
CummingsnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋz/
United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962)
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading She's very brave, but the sight of her white, set face shows what she's enduring.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She's very brave, but the sight of her white, set face shows what she's enduring.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ah, there she is beneath the porch, on the look out for me!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She's very brave, but the sight of her white, set face shows what she's enduring.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Anything is better than suspense.
Josephine
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From this reading Poor Josephine!
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ah, there she is beneath the porch, on the look out for me!
Margaret
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From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ah, there she is beneath the porch, on the look out for me!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
a form of address for a man
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
information about recent and important events
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Josephine!
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Ah, there she is beneath the porch, on the look out for me!
cause to go somewhere
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
She's
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From this reading She's very brave, but the sight of her white, set face shows what she's enduring.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading She's very brave, but the sight of her white, set face shows what she's enduring.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading She's very brave, but the sight of her white, set face shows what she's enduring.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading Anything is better than suspense.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Anything is better than suspense.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ah, there she is beneath the porch, on the look out for me!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
precisely as stated
From this reading She's very brave, but the sight of her white, set face shows what she's enduring.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She's very brave, but the sight of her white, set face shows what she's enduring.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
a Caucasian
From this reading She's very brave, but the sight of her white, set face shows what she's enduring.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading JOY AND SORROW "I WONDER if I shall find that they have heard I from Mr. Basset," thought Margaret Cummings, as she entered the grounds of the Glen one fine June morning, some few days after the master of the house had set out on his journey to Boulogne; "I hope so I am sure—whatever news he may have had to send.
