adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In such a mood he loved every one, would pat children on the back, help old men along the road, listen to the long winnings of the reluctant poor.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The Genial Heart Ronder was never happier than when he was wishing well to all mankind.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In such a mood he loved every one, would pat children on the back, help old men along the road, listen to the long winnings of the reluctant poor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If he did not feel it he did not feel it, and himself was the loser.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In such a mood he loved every one, would pat children on the back, help old men along the road, listen to the long winnings of the reluctant poor.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In such a mood he loved every one, would pat children on the back, help old men along the road, listen to the long winnings of the reluctant poor.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could neither force nor falsify this emotion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If he did not feel it he did not feel it, and himself was the loser.
digestionnounUS /daɪˈdʒestʃən/
the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading He could neither force nor falsify this emotion.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In such a mood he loved every one, would pat children on the back, help old men along the road, listen to the long winnings of the reluctant poor.
falsifyverbUS /ˈfɔːlsəfaɪ/
make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
From this reading He could neither force nor falsify this emotion.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading If he did not feel it he did not feel it, and himself was the loser.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He could neither force nor falsify this emotion.
functioningadjectiveUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/
performing or able to perform its regular function
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
GenialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The Genial Heart Ronder was never happier than when he was wishing well to all mankind.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The Genial Heart Ronder was never happier than when he was wishing well to all mankind.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Genial Heart Ronder was never happier than when he was wishing well to all mankind.
HeartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The Genial Heart Ronder was never happier than when he was wishing well to all mankind.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In such a mood he loved every one, would pat children on the back, help old men along the road, listen to the long winnings of the reluctant poor.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If he did not feel it he did not feel it, and himself was the loser.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he did not feel it he did not feel it, and himself was the loser.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he did not feel it he did not feel it, and himself was the loser.
largessenounUS /lɑːrˈɡes/
a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading In such a mood he loved every one, would pat children on the back, help old men along the road, listen to the long winnings of the reluctant poor.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In such a mood he loved every one, would pat children on the back, help old men along the road, listen to the long winnings of the reluctant poor.
losernounUS /ˈluːzər/
a contestant who loses the contest
From this reading If he did not feel it he did not feel it, and himself was the loser.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading In such a mood he loved every one, would pat children on the back, help old men along the road, listen to the long winnings of the reluctant poor.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading The Genial Heart Ronder was never happier than when he was wishing well to all mankind.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading In such a mood he loved every one, would pat children on the back, help old men along the road, listen to the long winnings of the reluctant poor.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading In such a mood he loved every one, would pat children on the back, help old men along the road, listen to the long winnings of the reluctant poor.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He could neither force nor falsify this emotion.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The Genial Heart Ronder was never happier than when he was wishing well to all mankind.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He could neither force nor falsify this emotion.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he did not feel it he did not feel it, and himself was the loser.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In such a mood he loved every one, would pat children on the back, help old men along the road, listen to the long winnings of the reluctant poor.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In such a mood he loved every one, would pat children on the back, help old men along the road, listen to the long winnings of the reluctant poor.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In such a mood he loved every one, would pat children on the back, help old men along the road, listen to the long winnings of the reluctant poor.
patverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading In such a mood he loved every one, would pat children on the back, help old men along the road, listen to the long winnings of the reluctant poor.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading In such a mood he loved every one, would pat children on the back, help old men along the road, listen to the long winnings of the reluctant poor.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading In such a mood he loved every one, would pat children on the back, help old men along the road, listen to the long winnings of the reluctant poor.
Ronder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Genial Heart Ronder was never happier than when he was wishing well to all mankind.
showeredverbUS /ˈʃaʊərd/
past form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In such a mood he loved every one, would pat children on the back, help old men along the road, listen to the long winnings of the reluctant poor.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Genial Heart Ronder was never happier than when he was wishing well to all mankind.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Genial Heart Ronder was never happier than when he was wishing well to all mankind.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He could neither force nor falsify this emotion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Genial Heart Ronder was never happier than when he was wishing well to all mankind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Genial Heart Ronder was never happier than when he was wishing well to all mankind.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The Genial Heart Ronder was never happier than when he was wishing well to all mankind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The Genial Heart Ronder was never happier than when he was wishing well to all mankind.
winningsnounUS /ˈwɪnɪŋz/
something won (especially money)
From this reading In such a mood he loved every one, would pat children on the back, help old men along the road, listen to the long winnings of the reluctant poor.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The Genial Heart Ronder was never happier than when he was wishing well to all mankind.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But it sometimes occurred that the weather was bright, that his digestion was functioning admirably, that he liked his surroundings, that he had agreeable work, that his prospects were happy--then he literally beamed upon mankind and in his fancy showered upon the poor and humble largesse of glittering coin.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In such a mood he loved every one, would pat children on the back, help old men along the road, listen to the long winnings of the reluctant poor.
