used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Time and environment work miracles.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Into the oblivion of the years, farther and farther retreated the face of the Sunny whose April smile and ingenuous ways and lovely face had once so warmed and charmed their young hearts.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is interesting to study the phases of emotion that one passes through as he emerges from youth into manhood.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading Into the oblivion of the years, farther and farther retreated the face of the Sunny whose April smile and ingenuous ways and lovely face had once so warmed and charmed their young hearts.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
emergesverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading It is interesting to study the phases of emotion that one passes through as he emerges from youth into manhood.
any strong feeling
From this reading It is interesting to study the phases of emotion that one passes through as he emerges from youth into manhood.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading Time and environment work miracles.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Into the oblivion of the years, farther and farther retreated the face of the Sunny whose April smile and ingenuous ways and lovely face had once so warmed and charmed their young hearts.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Into the oblivion of the years, farther and farther retreated the face of the Sunny whose April smile and ingenuous ways and lovely face had once so warmed and charmed their young hearts.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is interesting to study the phases of emotion that one passes through as he emerges from youth into manhood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Into the oblivion of the years, farther and farther retreated the face of the Sunny whose April smile and ingenuous ways and lovely face had once so warmed and charmed their young hearts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is interesting to study the phases of emotion that one passes through as he emerges from youth into manhood.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Into the oblivion of the years, farther and farther retreated the face of the Sunny whose April smile and ingenuous ways and lovely face had once so warmed and charmed their young hearts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
how
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From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
idyllicadjectiveUS /aɪˈdɪlɪk/
excellent and delightful in all respects
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
imaginings
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From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
ingenuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒenjuːəs/
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
From this reading Into the oblivion of the years, farther and farther retreated the face of the Sunny whose April smile and ingenuous ways and lovely face had once so warmed and charmed their young hearts.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It is interesting to study the phases of emotion that one passes through as he emerges from youth into manhood.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is interesting to study the phases of emotion that one passes through as he emerges from youth into manhood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is interesting to study the phases of emotion that one passes through as he emerges from youth into manhood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is interesting to study the phases of emotion that one passes through as he emerges from youth into manhood.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Into the oblivion of the years, farther and farther retreated the face of the Sunny whose April smile and ingenuous ways and lovely face had once so warmed and charmed their young hearts.
ludicrouslyadverbUS /ˈluːdəkrəsli/
so as to arouse or deserve laughter
From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading It is interesting to study the phases of emotion that one passes through as he emerges from youth into manhood.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Time and environment work miracles.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading Into the oblivion of the years, farther and farther retreated the face of the Sunny whose April smile and ingenuous ways and lovely face had once so warmed and charmed their young hearts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is interesting to study the phases of emotion that one passes through as he emerges from youth into manhood.
on one occasion
From this reading Into the oblivion of the years, farther and farther retreated the face of the Sunny whose April smile and ingenuous ways and lovely face had once so warmed and charmed their young hearts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is interesting to study the phases of emotion that one passes through as he emerges from youth into manhood.
and nothing more
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
go across or through
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading It is interesting to study the phases of emotion that one passes through as he emerges from youth into manhood.
an amount of time
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading It is interesting to study the phases of emotion that one passes through as he emerges from youth into manhood.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
resolvesnounUS /riˈzɑːlvz/
plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute
From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading Into the oblivion of the years, farther and farther retreated the face of the Sunny whose April smile and ingenuous ways and lovely face had once so warmed and charmed their young hearts.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Into the oblivion of the years, farther and farther retreated the face of the Sunny whose April smile and ingenuous ways and lovely face had once so warmed and charmed their young hearts.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Into the oblivion of the years, farther and farther retreated the face of the Sunny whose April smile and ingenuous ways and lovely face had once so warmed and charmed their young hearts.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It is interesting to study the phases of emotion that one passes through as he emerges from youth into manhood.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
SunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Into the oblivion of the years, farther and farther retreated the face of the Sunny whose April smile and ingenuous ways and lovely face had once so warmed and charmed their young hearts.
Sunny's
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From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
swiftnessnounUS /ˈswɪftnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is interesting to study the phases of emotion that one passes through as he emerges from youth into manhood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is interesting to study the phases of emotion that one passes through as he emerges from youth into manhood.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Into the oblivion of the years, farther and farther retreated the face of the Sunny whose April smile and ingenuous ways and lovely face had once so warmed and charmed their young hearts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is interesting to study the phases of emotion that one passes through as he emerges from youth into manhood.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time and environment work miracles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is interesting to study the phases of emotion that one passes through as he emerges from youth into manhood.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
unalterableadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːltərəbəl/
not capable of being changed or altered
From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading Into the oblivion of the years, farther and farther retreated the face of the Sunny whose April smile and ingenuous ways and lovely face had once so warmed and charmed their young hearts.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Into the oblivion of the years, farther and farther retreated the face of the Sunny whose April smile and ingenuous ways and lovely face had once so warmed and charmed their young hearts.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
in or at the place that
From this reading It came to pass that Sunny's friends across the sea reached a period where they thought of her vaguely only as a charming and amusing episode of an idyllic summer in the Land of the Rising Sun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
belonging to which person
From this reading Into the oblivion of the years, farther and farther retreated the face of the Sunny whose April smile and ingenuous ways and lovely face had once so warmed and charmed their young hearts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The exaggerated expressions, the unalterable conclusions, the tragic imaginings, the resolves, which he feels nothing can shake, how sadly and ludicrously and with what swiftness are they dissipated.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Time and environment work miracles.
a late time of life
From this reading Into the oblivion of the years, farther and farther retreated the face of the Sunny whose April smile and ingenuous ways and lovely face had once so warmed and charmed their young hearts.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Into the oblivion of the years, farther and farther retreated the face of the Sunny whose April smile and ingenuous ways and lovely face had once so warmed and charmed their young hearts.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It is interesting to study the phases of emotion that one passes through as he emerges from youth into manhood.
