anew
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
ArknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading Therefore, on the first night of my return wonder not when I say that I was sitting comfortably in the Ark, as though I had not slept one night away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Therefore, on the first night of my return wonder not when I say that I was sitting comfortably in the Ark, as though I had not slept one night away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Therefore, on the first night of my return wonder not when I say that I was sitting comfortably in the Ark, as though I had not slept one night away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
blotchyadjectiveUS /ˈblɑːttʃi/
marked with irregularly shaped spots or blots
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading I looked in vain for my old friend the Canadian.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Therefore, on the first night of my return wonder not when I say that I was sitting comfortably in the Ark, as though I had not slept one night away.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
take in liquids
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
FARMHOUSEnounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Therefore, on the first night of my return wonder not when I say that I was sitting comfortably in the Ark, as though I had not slept one night away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
frequentingverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪŋ/
-ing form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I looked in vain for my old friend the Canadian.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Therefore, on the first night of my return wonder not when I say that I was sitting comfortably in the Ark, as though I had not slept one night away.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
the act of departing
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked in vain for my old friend the Canadian.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many recognised and spoke to me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Many recognised and spoke to me.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Therefore, on the first night of my return wonder not when I say that I was sitting comfortably in the Ark, as though I had not slept one night away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Therefore, on the first night of my return wonder not when I say that I was sitting comfortably in the Ark, as though I had not slept one night away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Therefore, on the first night of my return wonder not when I say that I was sitting comfortably in the Ark, as though I had not slept one night away.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Therefore, on the first night of my return wonder not when I say that I was sitting comfortably in the Ark, as though I had not slept one night away.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Therefore, on the first night of my return wonder not when I say that I was sitting comfortably in the Ark, as though I had not slept one night away.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Many recognised and spoke to me.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Therefore, on the first night of my return wonder not when I say that I was sitting comfortably in the Ark, as though I had not slept one night away.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
express in words
From this reading Therefore, on the first night of my return wonder not when I say that I was sitting comfortably in the Ark, as though I had not slept one night away.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Therefore, on the first night of my return wonder not when I say that I was sitting comfortably in the Ark, as though I had not slept one night away.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Therefore, on the first night of my return wonder not when I say that I was sitting comfortably in the Ark, as though I had not slept one night away.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Many recognised and spoke to me.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, on the first night of my return wonder not when I say that I was sitting comfortably in the Ark, as though I had not slept one night away.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Therefore, on the first night of my return wonder not when I say that I was sitting comfortably in the Ark, as though I had not slept one night away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading I looked in vain for my old friend the Canadian.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore, on the first night of my return wonder not when I say that I was sitting comfortably in the Ark, as though I had not slept one night away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This feeling seems to be natural; that I felt inclined to see familiar faces, although they were red and blotchy with drink; to hear familiar voices, however foul their language might be.
at the time that
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Therefore, on the first night of my return wonder not when I say that I was sitting comfortably in the Ark, as though I had not slept one night away.
an affirmative
From this reading THE FARMHOUSE Yes, I returned to London, and to my surprise, began to look forward with pleasure to be again frequenting the old haunts for which, when leaving I had felt so much disgust.
