used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As there is a grief too deep for tears, so there is a joy too intense for words to express.
anew
From this reading THE HOME-COMING Who can describe the happiness of friends long parted when they meet again!
(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 He had no sooner launched the raft with all his crew on board, than the _Elizabeth_ went down with a gurgle and was seen no more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As there is a grief too deep for tears, so there is a joy too intense for words to express.
Ben'snounUS /benz/
possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Uncle Ben's story was a simple and natural one.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He had no sooner launched the raft with all his crew on board, than the _Elizabeth_ went down with a gurgle and was seen no more.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE HOME-COMING Who can describe the happiness of friends long parted when they meet again!
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading He had no sooner launched the raft with all his crew on board, than the _Elizabeth_ went down with a gurgle and was seen no more.
Dan
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From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading As there is a grief too deep for tears, so there is a joy too intense for words to express.
give a description of
From this reading THE HOME-COMING Who can describe the happiness of friends long parted when they meet again!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He had no sooner launched the raft with all his crew on board, than the _Elizabeth_ went down with a gurgle and was seen no more.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading He had no sooner launched the raft with all his crew on board, than the _Elizabeth_ went down with a gurgle and was seen no more.
give expression to
From this reading As there is a grief too deep for tears, so there is a joy too intense for words to express.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As there is a grief too deep for tears, so there is a joy too intense for words to express.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE HOME-COMING Who can describe the happiness of friends long parted when they meet again!
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading As there is a grief too deep for tears, so there is a joy too intense for words to express.
gurgleverbUS /ˈɡɜːrɡəl/
flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise
From this reading He had no sooner launched the raft with all his crew on board, than the _Elizabeth_ went down with a gurgle and was seen no more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no sooner launched the raft with all his crew on board, than the _Elizabeth_ went down with a gurgle and was seen no more.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading THE HOME-COMING Who can describe the happiness of friends long parted when they meet again!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no sooner launched the raft with all his crew on board, than the _Elizabeth_ went down with a gurgle and was seen no more.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had no sooner launched the raft with all his crew on board, than the _Elizabeth_ went down with a gurgle and was seen no more.
HOME-COMING
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From this reading THE HOME-COMING Who can describe the happiness of friends long parted when they meet again!
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading As there is a grief too deep for tears, so there is a joy too intense for words to express.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As there is a grief too deep for tears, so there is a joy too intense for words to express.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading As there is a grief too deep for tears, so there is a joy too intense for words to express.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading He had no sooner launched the raft with all his crew on board, than the _Elizabeth_ went down with a gurgle and was seen no more.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
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 THE HOME-COMING Who can describe the happiness of friends long parted when they meet again!
come together
From this reading THE HOME-COMING Who can describe the happiness of friends long parted when they meet again!
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had no sooner launched the raft with all his crew on board, than the _Elizabeth_ went down with a gurgle and was seen no more.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Uncle Ben's story was a simple and natural one.
niecesnounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no sooner launched the raft with all his crew on board, than the _Elizabeth_ went down with a gurgle and was seen no more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOME-COMING Who can describe the happiness of friends long parted when they meet again!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had no sooner launched the raft with all his crew on board, than the _Elizabeth_ went down with a gurgle and was seen no more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Uncle Ben's story was a simple and natural one.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading THE HOME-COMING Who can describe the happiness of friends long parted when they meet again!
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
Purvis
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From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading He had no sooner launched the raft with all his crew on board, than the _Elizabeth_ went down with a gurgle and was seen no more.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had no sooner launched the raft with all his crew on board, than the _Elizabeth_ went down with a gurgle and was seen no more.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Uncle Ben's story was a simple and natural one.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As there is a grief too deep for tears, so there is a joy too intense for words to express.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading He had no sooner launched the raft with all his crew on board, than the _Elizabeth_ went down with a gurgle and was seen no more.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Uncle Ben's story was a simple and natural one.
SunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading As there is a grief too deep for tears, so there is a joy too intense for words to express.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had no sooner launched the raft with all his crew on board, than the _Elizabeth_ went down with a gurgle and was seen no more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOME-COMING Who can describe the happiness of friends long parted when they meet again!
in or at that place or location
From this reading As there is a grief too deep for tears, so there is a joy too intense for words to express.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HOME-COMING Who can describe the happiness of friends long parted when they meet again!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As there is a grief too deep for tears, so there is a joy too intense for words to express.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As there is a grief too deep for tears, so there is a joy too intense for words to express.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Uncle Ben's story was a simple and natural one.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had no sooner launched the raft with all his crew on board, than the _Elizabeth_ went down with a gurgle and was seen no more.
at the time that
From this reading THE HOME-COMING Who can describe the happiness of friends long parted when they meet again!
Whiddon
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From this reading Let the reader picture to herself the meeting of uncle and nieces, the sober satisfaction of Mr. Purvis, the ecstasy of little Dan Whiddon, the jolly faces of Long Jimmy, Sunny Pat and the rest.
which person or people
From this reading THE HOME-COMING Who can describe the happiness of friends long parted when they meet again!
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had no sooner launched the raft with all his crew on board, than the _Elizabeth_ went down with a gurgle and was seen no more.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As there is a grief too deep for tears, so there is a joy too intense for words to express.
