used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He tells us he is happy and contented in his new sphere of existence, therefore, we are, too."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Mrs. Crane said, "When Peter was a child the gypsies said he would go away and be lost, but he would return to us.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As Mrs. Crane said, "When Peter was a child the gypsies said he would go away and be lost, but he would return to us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
a young person of either sex
From this reading As Mrs. Crane said, "When Peter was a child the gypsies said he would go away and be lost, but he would return to us.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading He tells us he is happy and contented in his new sphere of existence, therefore, we are, too."
without stop or interruption
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
CraneverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
Crane'snounUS /kreɪnz/
possessive form of “crane” — United States writer (1871-1900)
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He has done so, he is doing so--why should we grieve?
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He has done so, he is doing so--why should we grieve?
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading He tells us he is happy and contented in his new sphere of existence, therefore, we are, too."
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As Mrs. Crane said, "When Peter was a child the gypsies said he would go away and be lost, but he would return to us.
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading He has done so, he is doing so--why should we grieve?
gypsiesnounUS /ˈdʒɪpsiz/
plural of “gypsy” — a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading As Mrs. Crane said, "When Peter was a child the gypsies said he would go away and be lost, but he would return to us.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has done so, he is doing so--why should we grieve?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Mrs. Crane said, "When Peter was a child the gypsies said he would go away and be lost, but he would return to us.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has done so, he is doing so--why should we grieve?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading As Mrs. Crane said, "When Peter was a child the gypsies said he would go away and be lost, but he would return to us.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As Mrs. Crane said, "When Peter was a child the gypsies said he would go away and be lost, but he would return to us.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He tells us he is happy and contented in his new sphere of existence, therefore, we are, too."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
and nothing more
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading As Mrs. Crane said, "When Peter was a child the gypsies said he would go away and be lost, but he would return to us.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
PouchnounUS /paʊtʃ/
a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As Mrs. Crane said, "When Peter was a child the gypsies said he would go away and be lost, but he would return to us.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As Mrs. Crane said, "When Peter was a child the gypsies said he would go away and be lost, but he would return to us.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He has done so, he is doing so--why should we grieve?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He has done so, he is doing so--why should we grieve?
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading He tells us he is happy and contented in his new sphere of existence, therefore, we are, too."
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading He tells us he is happy and contented in his new sphere of existence, therefore, we are, too."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He tells us he is happy and contented in his new sphere of existence, therefore, we are, too."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
TobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He tells us he is happy and contented in his new sphere of existence, therefore, we are, too."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Mrs. Crane said, "When Peter was a child the gypsies said he would go away and be lost, but he would return to us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Tobacco Pouch It was doubtless owing to Benjamin Crane's attitude regarding his son's death that the home did not present more the aspect of a house of mourning.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He has done so, he is doing so--why should we grieve?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
at the time that
From this reading As Mrs. Crane said, "When Peter was a child the gypsies said he would go away and be lost, but he would return to us.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He has done so, he is doing so--why should we grieve?
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Both Crane and his wife were not only resigned to Peter's fate, but they seemed positively happy in what they believed to be continued communion with his spirit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As Mrs. Crane said, "When Peter was a child the gypsies said he would go away and be lost, but he would return to us.
