abundantlyadverbUS /əˈbʌndəntli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
(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 Strange, for with all these boys to help, his tasks would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was something much more precious to him, which he felt in danger of losing, and although he himself could not have explained its substance, it was none the less real.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strange, for with all these boys to help, his tasks would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Strange, for with all these boys to help, his tasks would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Strange, for with all these boys to help, his tasks would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Strange, for with all these boys to help, his tasks would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Glen did not want fun just now.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Strange, for with all these boys to help, his tasks would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was something much more precious to him, which he felt in danger of losing, and although he himself could not have explained its substance, it was none the less real.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Strange, for with all these boys to help, his tasks would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading There was something much more precious to him, which he felt in danger of losing, and although he himself could not have explained its substance, it was none the less real.
dependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading It was the trust and dependence of Will Spencer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Glen did not want fun just now.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading There was something much more precious to him, which he felt in danger of losing, and although he himself could not have explained its substance, it was none the less real.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There was something much more precious to him, which he felt in danger of losing, and although he himself could not have explained its substance, it was none the less real.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Strange, for with all these boys to help, his tasks would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare.
set up or found
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Strange, for with all these boys to help, his tasks would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare.
GLENnounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Strange, for with all these boys to help, his tasks would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Strange, for with all these boys to help, his tasks would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was something much more precious to him, which he felt in danger of losing, and although he himself could not have explained its substance, it was none the less real.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Strange, for with all these boys to help, his tasks would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Strange, for with all these boys to help, his tasks would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare.
INITIATEDverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtəd/
past form of “initiate” — bring into being
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was something much more precious to him, which he felt in danger of losing, and although he himself could not have explained its substance, it was none the less real.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was something much more precious to him, which he felt in danger of losing, and although he himself could not have explained its substance, it was none the less real.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Strange, for with all these boys to help, his tasks would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Strange, for with all these boys to help, his tasks would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare.
and nothing more
From this reading But Glen did not want fun just now.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading There was something much more precious to him, which he felt in danger of losing, and although he himself could not have explained its substance, it was none the less real.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading Strange, for with all these boys to help, his tasks would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading There was something much more precious to him, which he felt in danger of losing, and although he himself could not have explained its substance, it was none the less real.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was something much more precious to him, which he felt in danger of losing, and although he himself could not have explained its substance, it was none the less real.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was something much more precious to him, which he felt in danger of losing, and although he himself could not have explained its substance, it was none the less real.
not one, and not any
From this reading There was something much more precious to him, which he felt in danger of losing, and although he himself could not have explained its substance, it was none the less real.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Glen did not want fun just now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But Glen did not want fun just now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading There was something much more precious to him, which he felt in danger of losing, and although he himself could not have explained its substance, it was none the less real.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading There was something much more precious to him, which he felt in danger of losing, and although he himself could not have explained its substance, it was none the less real.
express in words
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something much more precious to him, which he felt in danger of losing, and although he himself could not have explained its substance, it was none the less real.
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading It was the trust and dependence of Will Spencer.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading There was something much more precious to him, which he felt in danger of losing, and although he himself could not have explained its substance, it was none the less real.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Strange, for with all these boys to help, his tasks would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something much more precious to him, which he felt in danger of losing, and although he himself could not have explained its substance, it was none the less real.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Strange, for with all these boys to help, his tasks would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Strange, for with all these boys to help, his tasks would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading It was the trust and dependence of Will Spencer.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading But Glen did not want fun just now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something much more precious to him, which he felt in danger of losing, and although he himself could not have explained its substance, it was none the less real.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was something much more precious to him, which he felt in danger of losing, and although he himself could not have explained its substance, it was none the less real.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was the trust and dependence of Will Spencer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GLEN IS INITIATED Strange to say, with the passing of the morning, Glen found himself unhappy, though he should have been abundantly content.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Strange, for with all these boys to help, his tasks would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare.
