used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE OLD HOME There was nothing that could depress Winn just now any more than to visit his boyhood home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He had even planned what to say and how to say it, and in the fulness of his faith in himself and her, believed that she would easily overlook what he now knew was a cruel neglect on his part.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading He had gone there expecting to find Mona, and believing that a few words of explanation would set matters right.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading THE OLD HOME There was nothing that could depress Winn just now any more than to visit his boyhood home.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE OLD HOME There was nothing that could depress Winn just now any more than to visit his boyhood home.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He had even planned what to say and how to say it, and in the fulness of his faith in himself and her, believed that she would easily overlook what he now knew was a cruel neglect on his part.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
depressverbUS /dɪˈpres/
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
From this reading THE OLD HOME There was nothing that could depress Winn just now any more than to visit his boyhood home.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He had even planned what to say and how to say it, and in the fulness of his faith in himself and her, believed that she would easily overlook what he now knew was a cruel neglect on his part.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
divisible by two
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He had gone there expecting to find Mona, and believing that a few words of explanation would set matters right.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He had gone there expecting to find Mona, and believing that a few words of explanation would set matters right.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He had even planned what to say and how to say it, and in the fulness of his faith in himself and her, believed that she would easily overlook what he now knew was a cruel neglect on his part.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Then his trip to Rockhaven had not helped his feelings.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had gone there expecting to find Mona, and believing that a few words of explanation would set matters right.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
fulness
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From this reading He had even planned what to say and how to say it, and in the fulness of his faith in himself and her, believed that she would easily overlook what he now knew was a cruel neglect on his part.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had gone there expecting to find Mona, and believing that a few words of explanation would set matters right.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Then his trip to Rockhaven had not helped his feelings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had even planned what to say and how to say it, and in the fulness of his faith in himself and her, believed that she would easily overlook what he now knew was a cruel neglect on his part.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had even planned what to say and how to say it, and in the fulness of his faith in himself and her, believed that she would easily overlook what he now knew was a cruel neglect on his part.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OLD HOME There was nothing that could depress Winn just now any more than to visit his boyhood home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE OLD HOME There was nothing that could depress Winn just now any more than to visit his boyhood home.
how
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From this reading He had even planned what to say and how to say it, and in the fulness of his faith in himself and her, believed that she would easily overlook what he now knew was a cruel neglect on his part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
and nothing more
From this reading THE OLD HOME There was nothing that could depress Winn just now any more than to visit his boyhood home.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had even planned what to say and how to say it, and in the fulness of his faith in himself and her, believed that she would easily overlook what he now knew was a cruel neglect on his part.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had gone there expecting to find Mona, and believing that a few words of explanation would set matters right.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
MonanounUS /ˈmoʊnə/
an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading He had gone there expecting to find Mona, and believing that a few words of explanation would set matters right.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE OLD HOME There was nothing that could depress Winn just now any more than to visit his boyhood home.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading He had even planned what to say and how to say it, and in the fulness of his faith in himself and her, believed that she would easily overlook what he now knew was a cruel neglect on his part.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then his trip to Rockhaven had not helped his feelings.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE OLD HOME There was nothing that could depress Winn just now any more than to visit his boyhood home.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE OLD HOME There was nothing that could depress Winn just now any more than to visit his boyhood home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had gone there expecting to find Mona, and believing that a few words of explanation would set matters right.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD HOME There was nothing that could depress Winn just now any more than to visit his boyhood home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
overlookverbUS /ˈoʊvərlʊk/
look past, fail to notice
From this reading He had even planned what to say and how to say it, and in the fulness of his faith in himself and her, believed that she would easily overlook what he now knew was a cruel neglect on his part.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had even planned what to say and how to say it, and in the fulness of his faith in himself and her, believed that she would easily overlook what he now knew was a cruel neglect on his part.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading He had even planned what to say and how to say it, and in the fulness of his faith in himself and her, believed that she would easily overlook what he now knew was a cruel neglect on his part.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He had gone there expecting to find Mona, and believing that a few words of explanation would set matters right.
Rockhaven
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From this reading Then his trip to Rockhaven had not helped his feelings.
express in words
From this reading He had even planned what to say and how to say it, and in the fulness of his faith in himself and her, believed that she would easily overlook what he now knew was a cruel neglect on his part.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had gone there expecting to find Mona, and believing that a few words of explanation would set matters right.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had even planned what to say and how to say it, and in the fulness of his faith in himself and her, believed that she would easily overlook what he now knew was a cruel neglect on his part.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE OLD HOME There was nothing that could depress Winn just now any more than to visit his boyhood home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE OLD HOME There was nothing that could depress Winn just now any more than to visit his boyhood home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD HOME There was nothing that could depress Winn just now any more than to visit his boyhood home.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then his trip to Rockhaven had not helped his feelings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE OLD HOME There was nothing that could depress Winn just now any more than to visit his boyhood home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OLD HOME There was nothing that could depress Winn just now any more than to visit his boyhood home.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Then his trip to Rockhaven had not helped his feelings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE OLD HOME There was nothing that could depress Winn just now any more than to visit his boyhood home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OLD HOME There was nothing that could depress Winn just now any more than to visit his boyhood home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had even planned what to say and how to say it, and in the fulness of his faith in himself and her, believed that she would easily overlook what he now knew was a cruel neglect on his part.
Winn
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From this reading THE OLD HOME There was nothing that could depress Winn just now any more than to visit his boyhood home.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He had gone there expecting to find Mona, and believing that a few words of explanation would set matters right.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had gone there expecting to find Mona, and believing that a few words of explanation would set matters right.
a late time of life
From this reading It had been twelve years since he left the hillside farm, and to return to it, even for a few days and on the errand that called him, was melancholy in the extreme.
