used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had, indeed, the consolation of knowing that the girl loved him, and in that there was a certain amount of comfort.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As he had ever been thinking about her since he had left Granpere, so also had she been thinking of him.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
how long something has existed
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
in addition
From this reading As he had ever been thinking about her since he had left Granpere, so also had she been thinking of him.
a quantity of money
From this reading He had, indeed, the consolation of knowing that the girl loved him, and in that there was a certain amount of comfort.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading But it had lasted; and was now as strong in Marie's breast as it was in his own.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it had lasted; and was now as strong in Marie's breast as it was in his own.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He had, indeed, the consolation of knowing that the girl loved him, and in that there was a certain amount of comfort.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
Colmar
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From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading He had, indeed, the consolation of knowing that the girl loved him, and in that there was a certain amount of comfort.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading He had, indeed, the consolation of knowing that the girl loved him, and in that there was a certain amount of comfort.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
at any time
From this reading As he had ever been thinking about her since he had left Granpere, so also had she been thinking of him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
a young female
From this reading He had, indeed, the consolation of knowing that the girl loved him, and in that there was a certain amount of comfort.
Granpere
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From this reading As he had ever been thinking about her since he had left Granpere, so also had she been thinking of him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As he had ever been thinking about her since he had left Granpere, so also had she been thinking of him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had, indeed, the consolation of knowing that the girl loved him, and in that there was a certain amount of comfort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had, indeed, the consolation of knowing that the girl loved him, and in that there was a certain amount of comfort.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He had, indeed, the consolation of knowing that the girl loved him, and in that there was a certain amount of comfort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it had lasted; and was now as strong in Marie's breast as it was in his own.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He had, indeed, the consolation of knowing that the girl loved him, and in that there was a certain amount of comfort.
immediately past
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As he had ever been thinking about her since he had left Granpere, so also had she been thinking of him.
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 His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
held dear
From this reading He had, indeed, the consolation of knowing that the girl loved him, and in that there was a certain amount of comfort.
Marie's
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From this reading But it had lasted; and was now as strong in Marie's breast as it was in his own.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
not any; not one
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But it had lasted; and was now as strong in Marie's breast as it was in his own.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But it had lasted; and was now as strong in Marie's breast as it was in his own.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
ridiculedverbUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːld/
past form of “ridicule” — subject to laughter or ridicule
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he had ever been thinking about her since he had left Granpere, so also had she been thinking of him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading As he had ever been thinking about her since he had left Granpere, so also had she been thinking of him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As he had ever been thinking about her since he had left Granpere, so also had she been thinking of him.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But it had lasted; and was now as strong in Marie's breast as it was in his own.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had, indeed, the consolation of knowing that the girl loved him, and in that there was a certain amount of comfort.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading As he had ever been thinking about her since he had left Granpere, so also had she been thinking of him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
Voss
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From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had, indeed, the consolation of knowing that the girl loved him, and in that there was a certain amount of comfort.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading George Voss, as he drove back to Colmar and thought of what had been done during the last twenty-four hours, did not find that he had much occasion for triumph.
at the time that
From this reading His father had told him that they had been no more than children when they parted, and had ridiculed the idea that any affection formed so long back and at so early an age should have lasted.
