used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SAFE PASSAGE AND A HAPPY REUNION Gertrude and May never knew what happiness was before.
not being in a specified place
From this reading Colonel Harris's chief joy was that he had earned a rest, was soon to see the absent members of his family, and to behold the work of men in Europe.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SAFE PASSAGE AND A HAPPY REUNION Gertrude and May never knew what happiness was before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading People crowded the gangway, the same as on a previous occasion when duty forced him suddenly to leave the "Majestic."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A SAFE PASSAGE AND A HAPPY REUNION Gertrude and May never knew what happiness was before.
see with attention
From this reading Colonel Harris's chief joy was that he had earned a rest, was soon to see the absent members of his family, and to behold the work of men in Europe.
give a benediction to
From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Colonel Harris's chief joy was that he had earned a rest, was soon to see the absent members of his family, and to behold the work of men in Europe.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Harris's chief joy was that he had earned a rest, was soon to see the absent members of his family, and to behold the work of men in Europe.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading People crowded the gangway, the same as on a previous occasion when duty forced him suddenly to leave the "Majestic."
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading People crowded the gangway, the same as on a previous occasion when duty forced him suddenly to leave the "Majestic."
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading Colonel Harris's chief joy was that he had earned a rest, was soon to see the absent members of his family, and to behold the work of men in Europe.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Colonel Harris's chief joy was that he had earned a rest, was soon to see the absent members of his family, and to behold the work of men in Europe.
a social unit living together
From this reading Colonel Harris's chief joy was that he had earned a rest, was soon to see the absent members of his family, and to behold the work of men in Europe.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading People crowded the gangway, the same as on a previous occasion when duty forced him suddenly to leave the "Majestic."
gangwaynoun
a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)
From this reading People crowded the gangway, the same as on a previous occasion when duty forced him suddenly to leave the "Majestic."
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 too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
Gertrude
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From this reading A SAFE PASSAGE AND A HAPPY REUNION Gertrude and May never knew what happiness was before.
Gertrude's
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From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One maiden had her lover, and the heart of the other was pledged to music.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading A SAFE PASSAGE AND A HAPPY REUNION Gertrude and May never knew what happiness was before.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A SAFE PASSAGE AND A HAPPY REUNION Gertrude and May never knew what happiness was before.
Harris'snounUS /ˈherɪsɪz/
possessive form of “harris” — United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading Colonel Harris's chief joy was that he had earned a rest, was soon to see the absent members of his family, and to behold the work of men in Europe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading One maiden had her lover, and the heart of the other was pledged to music.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One maiden had her lover, and the heart of the other was pledged to music.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading People crowded the gangway, the same as on a previous occasion when duty forced him suddenly to leave the "Majestic."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
the quality of being humane
From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Colonel Harris's chief joy was that he had earned a rest, was soon to see the absent members of his family, and to behold the work of men in Europe.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A SAFE PASSAGE AND A HAPPY REUNION Gertrude and May never knew what happiness was before.
go away from a place
From this reading People crowded the gangway, the same as on a previous occasion when duty forced him suddenly to leave the "Majestic."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading One maiden had her lover, and the heart of the other was pledged to music.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading One maiden had her lover, and the heart of the other was pledged to music.
MajesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading People crowded the gangway, the same as on a previous occasion when duty forced him suddenly to leave the "Majestic."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A SAFE PASSAGE AND A HAPPY REUNION Gertrude and May never knew what happiness was before.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Colonel Harris's chief joy was that he had earned a rest, was soon to see the absent members of his family, and to behold the work of men in Europe.
the force of workers available
From this reading Colonel Harris's chief joy was that he had earned a rest, was soon to see the absent members of his family, and to behold the work of men in Europe.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading One maiden had her lover, and the heart of the other was pledged to music.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A SAFE PASSAGE AND A HAPPY REUNION Gertrude and May never knew what happiness was before.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading People crowded the gangway, the same as on a previous occasion when duty forced him suddenly to leave the "Majestic."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One maiden had her lover, and the heart of the other was pledged to music.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading People crowded the gangway, the same as on a previous occasion when duty forced him suddenly to leave the "Majestic."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One maiden had her lover, and the heart of the other was pledged to music.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One maiden had her lover, and the heart of the other was pledged to music.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading A SAFE PASSAGE AND A HAPPY REUNION Gertrude and May never knew what happiness was before.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People crowded the gangway, the same as on a previous occasion when duty forced him suddenly to leave the "Majestic."
by chance
From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading One maiden had her lover, and the heart of the other was pledged to music.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading People crowded the gangway, the same as on a previous occasion when duty forced him suddenly to leave the "Majestic."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Colonel Harris's chief joy was that he had earned a rest, was soon to see the absent members of his family, and to behold the work of men in Europe.
REUNIONnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading A SAFE PASSAGE AND A HAPPY REUNION Gertrude and May never knew what happiness was before.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading A SAFE PASSAGE AND A HAPPY REUNION Gertrude and May never knew what happiness was before.
Identical; not different.
From this reading People crowded the gangway, the same as on a previous occasion when duty forced him suddenly to leave the "Majestic."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Colonel Harris's chief joy was that he had earned a rest, was soon to see the absent members of his family, and to behold the work of men in Europe.
in the near future
From this reading Colonel Harris's chief joy was that he had earned a rest, was soon to see the absent members of his family, and to behold the work of men in Europe.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading People crowded the gangway, the same as on a previous occasion when duty forced him suddenly to leave the "Majestic."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One maiden had her lover, and the heart of the other was pledged to music.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One maiden had her lover, and the heart of the other was pledged to music.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SAFE PASSAGE AND A HAPPY REUNION Gertrude and May never knew what happiness was before.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A SAFE PASSAGE AND A HAPPY REUNION Gertrude and May never knew what happiness was before.
at the time that
From this reading People crowded the gangway, the same as on a previous occasion when duty forced him suddenly to leave the "Majestic."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading George too was happy in Gertrude's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work, the development of plans which would bless humanity.
