used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading OSWALD'S FLIGHT Reverend Percy Langdon has been conversing with his wife about the future career of their only boy.
allaysverbUS /əˈleɪz/
third-person singular of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Our boy can be trusted in any emergency.
at or in or to any place
From this reading "Oswald is safe anywhere.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our boy can be trusted in any emergency.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading OSWALD'S FLIGHT Reverend Percy Langdon has been conversing with his wife about the future career of their only boy.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
a youthful male person
From this reading OSWALD'S FLIGHT Reverend Percy Langdon has been conversing with his wife about the future career of their only boy.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Our boy can be trusted in any emergency.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading OSWALD'S FLIGHT Reverend Percy Langdon has been conversing with his wife about the future career of their only boy.
childhood's
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From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading OSWALD'S FLIGHT Reverend Percy Langdon has been conversing with his wife about the future career of their only boy.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Our boy can be trusted in any emergency.
endearingadjectiveUS /enˈdiːrɪŋ/
lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading OSWALD'S FLIGHT Reverend Percy Langdon has been conversing with his wife about the future career of their only boy.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
yet to be or coming
From this reading OSWALD'S FLIGHT Reverend Percy Langdon has been conversing with his wife about the future career of their only boy.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OSWALD'S FLIGHT Reverend Percy Langdon has been conversing with his wife about the future career of their only boy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OSWALD'S FLIGHT Reverend Percy Langdon has been conversing with his wife about the future career of their only boy.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
Langdon
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From this reading OSWALD'S FLIGHT Reverend Percy Langdon has been conversing with his wife about the future career of their only boy.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OSWALD'S FLIGHT Reverend Percy Langdon has been conversing with his wife about the future career of their only boy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
and nothing more
From this reading OSWALD'S FLIGHT Reverend Percy Langdon has been conversing with his wife about the future career of their only boy.
OswaldnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːld/
United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading "Oswald is safe anywhere.
OSWALD'SnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːldz/
possessive form of “oswald” — United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading OSWALD'S FLIGHT Reverend Percy Langdon has been conversing with his wife about the future career of their only boy.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our boy can be trusted in any emergency.
parentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading OSWALD'S FLIGHT Reverend Percy Langdon has been conversing with his wife about the future career of their only boy.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading OSWALD'S FLIGHT Reverend Percy Langdon has been conversing with his wife about the future career of their only boy.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "Oswald is safe anywhere.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
a male human offspring
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OSWALD'S FLIGHT Reverend Percy Langdon has been conversing with his wife about the future career of their only boy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OSWALD'S FLIGHT Reverend Percy Langdon has been conversing with his wife about the future career of their only boy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Our boy can be trusted in any emergency.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
which person or people
From this reading Conscious of Oswald's brilliant powers and high ambitions, both feel a natural sense of parental pride in this son who is their one earthly hope.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading OSWALD'S FLIGHT Reverend Percy Langdon has been conversing with his wife about the future career of their only boy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OSWALD'S FLIGHT Reverend Percy Langdon has been conversing with his wife about the future career of their only boy.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The fond mother talks of this manly, stalwart youth, using childhood's endearing terms, and expresses solicitude for his present welfare, while the father, with habitual sense of superior perception, positively but tenderly allays her fears.
