the state of being absent
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He waited very uneasily in the hall, after his return from his search.
(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 No doubt he would have been glad to believe that he had been wrong; for he had nothing but the kindest feelings in the world towards his brother, and had never had in all his life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No doubt he would have been glad to believe that he had been wrong; for he had nothing but the kindest feelings in the world towards his brother, and had never had in all his life.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading No doubt he would have been glad to believe that he had been wrong; for he had nothing but the kindest feelings in the world towards his brother, and had never had in all his life.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading He was five years older than Horatio; and, in their earlier life, he had been to some extent his guardian and protector, and he had never lost the feeling of boyhood.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading Homer Passford did not come out of his library, and he sat brooding over the remarkable interview which had taken place between the brothers.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No doubt he would have been glad to believe that he had been wrong; for he had nothing but the kindest feelings in the world towards his brother, and had never had in all his life.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
Christy
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From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Homer Passford did not come out of his library, and he sat brooding over the remarkable interview which had taken place between the brothers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Homer Passford did not come out of his library, and he sat brooding over the remarkable interview which had taken place between the brothers.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt he would have been glad to believe that he had been wrong; for he had nothing but the kindest feelings in the world towards his brother, and had never had in all his life.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading He was five years older than Horatio; and, in their earlier life, he had been to some extent his guardian and protector, and he had never lost the feeling of boyhood.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading He was five years older than Horatio; and, in their earlier life, he had been to some extent his guardian and protector, and he had never lost the feeling of boyhood.
a social unit living together
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He was five years older than Horatio; and, in their earlier life, he had been to some extent his guardian and protector, and he had never lost the feeling of boyhood.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading No doubt he would have been glad to believe that he had been wrong; for he had nothing but the kindest feelings in the world towards his brother, and had never had in all his life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He was five years older than Horatio; and, in their earlier life, he had been to some extent his guardian and protector, and he had never lost the feeling of boyhood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He waited very uneasily in the hall, after his return from his search.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading No doubt he would have been glad to believe that he had been wrong; for he had nothing but the kindest feelings in the world towards his brother, and had never had in all his life.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading He was five years older than Horatio; and, in their earlier life, he had been to some extent his guardian and protector, and he had never lost the feeling of boyhood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He waited very uneasily in the hall, after his return from his search.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No doubt he would have been glad to believe that he had been wrong; for he had nothing but the kindest feelings in the world towards his brother, and had never had in all his life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He waited very uneasily in the hall, after his return from his search.
to a considerable degree
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading Homer Passford did not come out of his library, and he sat brooding over the remarkable interview which had taken place between the brothers.
Horatio
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From this reading He was five years older than Horatio; and, in their earlier life, he had been to some extent his guardian and protector, and he had never lost the feeling of boyhood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Homer Passford did not come out of his library, and he sat brooding over the remarkable interview which had taken place between the brothers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
kindestadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndəst/
superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading No doubt he would have been glad to believe that he had been wrong; for he had nothing but the kindest feelings in the world towards his brother, and had never had in all his life.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
a room where books are kept
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading No doubt he would have been glad to believe that he had been wrong; for he had nothing but the kindest feelings in the world towards his brother, and had never had in all his life.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He was five years older than Horatio; and, in their earlier life, he had been to some extent his guardian and protector, and he had never lost the feeling of boyhood.
a particular point in time
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading No doubt he would have been glad to believe that he had been wrong; for he had nothing but the kindest feelings in the world towards his brother, and had never had in all his life.
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt he would have been glad to believe that he had been wrong; for he had nothing but the kindest feelings in the world towards his brother, and had never had in all his life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading No doubt he would have been glad to believe that he had been wrong; for he had nothing but the kindest feelings in the world towards his brother, and had never had in all his life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He was five years older than Horatio; and, in their earlier life, he had been to some extent his guardian and protector, and he had never lost the feeling of boyhood.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Homer Passford did not come out of his library, and he sat brooding over the remarkable interview which had taken place between the brothers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Homer Passford did not come out of his library, and he sat brooding over the remarkable interview which had taken place between the brothers.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
Passford
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From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Homer Passford did not come out of his library, and he sat brooding over the remarkable interview which had taken place between the brothers.
by chance
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading He was five years older than Horatio; and, in their earlier life, he had been to some extent his guardian and protector, and he had never lost the feeling of boyhood.
unusual or striking
From this reading Homer Passford did not come out of his library, and he sat brooding over the remarkable interview which had taken place between the brothers.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He waited very uneasily in the hall, after his return from his search.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Homer Passford did not come out of his library, and he sat brooding over the remarkable interview which had taken place between the brothers.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He waited very uneasily in the hall, after his return from his search.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was five years older than Horatio; and, in their earlier life, he had been to some extent his guardian and protector, and he had never lost the feeling of boyhood.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Homer Passford did not come out of his library, and he sat brooding over the remarkable interview which had taken place between the brothers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was five years older than Horatio; and, in their earlier life, he had been to some extent his guardian and protector, and he had never lost the feeling of boyhood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was five years older than Horatio; and, in their earlier life, he had been to some extent his guardian and protector, and he had never lost the feeling of boyhood.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
in the direction of
From this reading No doubt he would have been glad to believe that he had been wrong; for he had nothing but the kindest feelings in the world towards his brother, and had never had in all his life.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading He waited very uneasily in the hall, after his return from his search.
precisely as stated
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He waited very uneasily in the hall, after his return from his search.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Homer Passford did not come out of his library, and he sat brooding over the remarkable interview which had taken place between the brothers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BROTHER AT WAR WITH BROTHER Captain Passford was very much annoyed at the absence of Christy at that particular moment, for it seemed to be heavily laden with momentous events to him and his family; though Christy could not possibly know what had transpired in the library between the two brothers.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading No doubt he would have been glad to believe that he had been wrong; for he had nothing but the kindest feelings in the world towards his brother, and had never had in all his life.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No doubt he would have been glad to believe that he had been wrong; for he had nothing but the kindest feelings in the world towards his brother, and had never had in all his life.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading No doubt he would have been glad to believe that he had been wrong; for he had nothing but the kindest feelings in the world towards his brother, and had never had in all his life.
a late time of life
From this reading He was five years older than Horatio; and, in their earlier life, he had been to some extent his guardian and protector, and he had never lost the feeling of boyhood.
