used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The members in the "Delegation of Welcome," acted as if they had been imbibing some intoxicating stimulant.
anew
From this reading Such happy laughter, and vehement demonstrations of joy and love because Polly was with them again, spoke louder than words that they had all thought she was drowned.
(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 Such happy laughter, and vehement demonstrations of joy and love because Polly was with them again, spoke louder than words that they had all thought she was drowned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
BatterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
for the reason that
From this reading Such happy laughter, and vehement demonstrations of joy and love because Polly was with them again, spoke louder than words that they had all thought she was drowned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The members in the "Delegation of Welcome," acted as if they had been imbibing some intoxicating stimulant.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Eleanor stood holding fast to her best friend's skirt, as if that could keep her forever near her.
Brewster
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From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Eleanor stood holding fast to her best friend's skirt, as if that could keep her forever near her.
dearly loved
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
DelegationnounUS /ˌdeləˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading The members in the "Delegation of Welcome," acted as if they had been imbibing some intoxicating stimulant.
demonstrationsnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading Such happy laughter, and vehement demonstrations of joy and love because Polly was with them again, spoke louder than words that they had all thought she was drowned.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading Such happy laughter, and vehement demonstrations of joy and love because Polly was with them again, spoke louder than words that they had all thought she was drowned.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
Eleanor
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From this reading Eleanor stood holding fast to her best friend's skirt, as if that could keep her forever near her.
embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Eleanor stood holding fast to her best friend's skirt, as if that could keep her forever near her.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
for a limitless time
From this reading Eleanor stood holding fast to her best friend's skirt, as if that could keep her forever near her.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Eleanor stood holding fast to her best friend's skirt, as if that could keep her forever near her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The members in the "Delegation of Welcome," acted as if they had been imbibing some intoxicating stimulant.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Such happy laughter, and vehement demonstrations of joy and love because Polly was with them again, spoke louder than words that they had all thought she was drowned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Eleanor stood holding fast to her best friend's skirt, as if that could keep her forever near her.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Eleanor stood holding fast to her best friend's skirt, as if that could keep her forever near her.
imbibingnoun
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading The members in the "Delegation of Welcome," acted as if they had been imbibing some intoxicating stimulant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
intoxicatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪŋ/
causing intoxication
From this reading The members in the "Delegation of Welcome," acted as if they had been imbibing some intoxicating stimulant.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Such happy laughter, and vehement demonstrations of joy and love because Polly was with them again, spoke louder than words that they had all thought she was drowned.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Eleanor stood holding fast to her best friend's skirt, as if that could keep her forever near her.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Such happy laughter, and vehement demonstrations of joy and love because Polly was with them again, spoke louder than words that they had all thought she was drowned.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Such happy laughter, and vehement demonstrations of joy and love because Polly was with them again, spoke louder than words that they had all thought she was drowned.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Such happy laughter, and vehement demonstrations of joy and love because Polly was with them again, spoke louder than words that they had all thought she was drowned.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The members in the "Delegation of Welcome," acted as if they had been imbibing some intoxicating stimulant.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Eleanor stood holding fast to her best friend's skirt, as if that could keep her forever near her.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
Polly
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From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
Polly's
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From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
REUNIONnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
sea-wall
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From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Eleanor stood holding fast to her best friend's skirt, as if that could keep her forever near her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The members in the "Delegation of Welcome," acted as if they had been imbibing some intoxicating stimulant.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Such happy laughter, and vehement demonstrations of joy and love because Polly was with them again, spoke louder than words that they had all thought she was drowned.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
stimulantnounUS /ˈstɪmjələnt/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading The members in the "Delegation of Welcome," acted as if they had been imbibing some intoxicating stimulant.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Eleanor stood holding fast to her best friend's skirt, as if that could keep her forever near her.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such happy laughter, and vehement demonstrations of joy and love because Polly was with them again, spoke louder than words that they had all thought she was drowned.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Such happy laughter, and vehement demonstrations of joy and love because Polly was with them again, spoke louder than words that they had all thought she was drowned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The members in the "Delegation of Welcome," acted as if they had been imbibing some intoxicating stimulant.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Such happy laughter, and vehement demonstrations of joy and love because Polly was with them again, spoke louder than words that they had all thought she was drowned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
vehementadjectiveUS /ˈviːəmənt/
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
From this reading Such happy laughter, and vehement demonstrations of joy and love because Polly was with them again, spoke louder than words that they had all thought she was drowned.
viedverbUS /vaɪd/
past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
someone who visits
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
accept gladly
From this reading The members in the "Delegation of Welcome," acted as if they had been imbibing some intoxicating stimulant.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
at the time that
From this reading A REUNION AND A VISITOR Never was maiden welcomed so enthusiastically and so fervently, as Polly Brewster, that morning when she stepped from the launch to the sea-wall at Battery Park.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her father and mother vied with each other in embracing and kissing her, while the tears of happiness streamed from their eyes; John and Anne hovered beside them, watching every dear feature of Polly's face.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Such happy laughter, and vehement demonstrations of joy and love because Polly was with them again, spoke louder than words that they had all thought she was drowned.
