used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading As for Steve, the prickings of conscience that had at first tormented him and made him shrink from being left alone with his father had quite vanished.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
in addition
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading He had argued himself into a state of mental tranquility where further punishment for his misdemeanor seemed superfluous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Steve, the prickings of conscience that had at first tormented him and made him shrink from being left alone with his father had quite vanished.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As for Steve, the prickings of conscience that had at first tormented him and made him shrink from being left alone with his father had quite vanished.
bulgingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
curving or bulging outward
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
rid of obstructions
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading As for Steve, the prickings of conscience that had at first tormented him and made him shrink from being left alone with his father had quite vanished.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As for Steve, the prickings of conscience that had at first tormented him and made him shrink from being left alone with his father had quite vanished.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As for Steve, the prickings of conscience that had at first tormented him and made him shrink from being left alone with his father had quite vanished.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As for Steve, the prickings of conscience that had at first tormented him and made him shrink from being left alone with his father had quite vanished.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He had argued himself into a state of mental tranquility where further punishment for his misdemeanor seemed superfluous.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As for Steve, the prickings of conscience that had at first tormented him and made him shrink from being left alone with his father had quite vanished.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As for Steve, the prickings of conscience that had at first tormented him and made him shrink from being left alone with his father had quite vanished.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had argued himself into a state of mental tranquility where further punishment for his misdemeanor seemed superfluous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
jammingnounUS /ˈdʒæmɪŋ/
deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
go away from a place
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
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 As for Steve, the prickings of conscience that had at first tormented him and made him shrink from being left alone with his father had quite vanished.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As for Steve, the prickings of conscience that had at first tormented him and made him shrink from being left alone with his father had quite vanished.
maplesnounUS /ˈmeɪpəlz/
plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading He had argued himself into a state of mental tranquility where further punishment for his misdemeanor seemed superfluous.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
misdemeanornounUS /ˌmɪsdəˈmiːnər/
a crime less serious than a felony
From this reading He had argued himself into a state of mental tranquility where further punishment for his misdemeanor seemed superfluous.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
NorthamptonnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθæmptən/
the principal city of Northamptonshire
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
prickings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As for Steve, the prickings of conscience that had at first tormented him and made him shrink from being left alone with his father had quite vanished.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
the act of punishing
From this reading He had argued himself into a state of mental tranquility where further punishment for his misdemeanor seemed superfluous.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As for Steve, the prickings of conscience that had at first tormented him and made him shrink from being left alone with his father had quite vanished.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
rejoiningverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had argued himself into a state of mental tranquility where further punishment for his misdemeanor seemed superfluous.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading As for Steve, the prickings of conscience that had at first tormented him and made him shrink from being left alone with his father had quite vanished.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He had argued himself into a state of mental tranquility where further punishment for his misdemeanor seemed superfluous.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
Steve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As for Steve, the prickings of conscience that had at first tormented him and made him shrink from being left alone with his father had quite vanished.
suitcasenounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪs/
a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading He had argued himself into a state of mental tranquility where further punishment for his misdemeanor seemed superfluous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
Tolman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
tormentedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading As for Steve, the prickings of conscience that had at first tormented him and made him shrink from being left alone with his father had quite vanished.
tranquilitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪl.ə.t̬i/
The quality or state of being tranquil; calm and peaceful.
From this reading He had argued himself into a state of mental tranquility where further punishment for his misdemeanor seemed superfluous.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Doris, elated at the prospect of rejoining her college friends, was also in the happiest frame of mind and tripped up and down stairs, collecting her forgotten possessions and jamming them into her already bulging suitcase.
having passed out of existence
From this reading As for Steve, the prickings of conscience that had at first tormented him and made him shrink from being left alone with his father had quite vanished.
vermilionadjectiveUS /vərˈmɪljən/
of a vivid red to reddish-orange color
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
week-end
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From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Tolman family were in the highest spirits; it was not often that Mr. Tolman could be persuaded to leave his business and steal away for a week-end and when he did it was always a cause for great rejoicing.
at the time that
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
in or at the place that
From this reading He had argued himself into a state of mental tranquility where further punishment for his misdemeanor seemed superfluous.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND The day of the excursion to Northampton was one of those clear mornings when a light frost turned the maples to vermilion and in a single night transformed the ripening summer foliage to the splendor of autumn.
