used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It will do no harm, however, to leave them for a little time and to hark back to another home in the Old Land.
anew
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _SANDY’S VISIT HOME._ Up to this time we have been following Robert and his brother almost completely.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _SANDY’S VISIT HOME._ Up to this time we have been following Robert and his brother almost completely.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It will do no harm, however, to leave them for a little time and to hark back to another home in the Old Land.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Many times during the return journey the old sailor longed for the companionship and the sturdy manhood association of the lad he had learned to regard so highly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It will do no harm, however, to leave them for a little time and to hark back to another home in the Old Land.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _SANDY’S VISIT HOME._ Up to this time we have been following Robert and his brother almost completely.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading _SANDY’S VISIT HOME._ Up to this time we have been following Robert and his brother almost completely.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Robert’s influence on Sandy, strengthened by the heroic rescue, was a lasting one.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Many times during the return journey the old sailor longed for the companionship and the sturdy manhood association of the lad he had learned to regard so highly.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading _SANDY’S VISIT HOME._ Up to this time we have been following Robert and his brother almost completely.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
dearly loved
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It will do no harm, however, to leave them for a little time and to hark back to another home in the Old Land.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Many times during the return journey the old sailor longed for the companionship and the sturdy manhood association of the lad he had learned to regard so highly.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _SANDY’S VISIT HOME._ Up to this time we have been following Robert and his brother almost completely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It will do no harm, however, to leave them for a little time and to hark back to another home in the Old Land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many times during the return journey the old sailor longed for the companionship and the sturdy manhood association of the lad he had learned to regard so highly.
harkverbUS /hɑːrk/
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading It will do no harm, however, to leave them for a little time and to hark back to another home in the Old Land.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading It will do no harm, however, to leave them for a little time and to hark back to another home in the Old Land.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _SANDY’S VISIT HOME._ Up to this time we have been following Robert and his brother almost completely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many times during the return journey the old sailor longed for the companionship and the sturdy manhood association of the lad he had learned to regard so highly.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Robert’s influence on Sandy, strengthened by the heroic rescue, was a lasting one.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Many times during the return journey the old sailor longed for the companionship and the sturdy manhood association of the lad he had learned to regard so highly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _SANDY’S VISIT HOME._ Up to this time we have been following Robert and his brother almost completely.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _SANDY’S VISIT HOME._ Up to this time we have been following Robert and his brother almost completely.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It will do no harm, however, to leave them for a little time and to hark back to another home in the Old Land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It will do no harm, however, to leave them for a little time and to hark back to another home in the Old Land.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Robert’s influence on Sandy, strengthened by the heroic rescue, was a lasting one.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will do no harm, however, to leave them for a little time and to hark back to another home in the Old Land.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Many times during the return journey the old sailor longed for the companionship and the sturdy manhood association of the lad he had learned to regard so highly.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
a boy or man
From this reading Many times during the return journey the old sailor longed for the companionship and the sturdy manhood association of the lad he had learned to regard so highly.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It will do no harm, however, to leave them for a little time and to hark back to another home in the Old Land.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Robert’s influence on Sandy, strengthened by the heroic rescue, was a lasting one.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Many times during the return journey the old sailor longed for the companionship and the sturdy manhood association of the lad he had learned to regard so highly.
go away from a place
From this reading It will do no harm, however, to leave them for a little time and to hark back to another home in the Old Land.
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 With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It will do no harm, however, to leave them for a little time and to hark back to another home in the Old Land.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Many times during the return journey the old sailor longed for the companionship and the sturdy manhood association of the lad he had learned to regard so highly.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
longingsnounUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
plural of “longing” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading Many times during the return journey the old sailor longed for the companionship and the sturdy manhood association of the lad he had learned to regard so highly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many times during the return journey the old sailor longed for the companionship and the sturdy manhood association of the lad he had learned to regard so highly.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
as might be expected
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
not any; not one
From this reading It will do no harm, however, to leave them for a little time and to hark back to another home in the Old Land.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many times during the return journey the old sailor longed for the companionship and the sturdy manhood association of the lad he had learned to regard so highly.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It will do no harm, however, to leave them for a little time and to hark back to another home in the Old Land.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Robert’s influence on Sandy, strengthened by the heroic rescue, was a lasting one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Robert’s influence on Sandy, strengthened by the heroic rescue, was a lasting one.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Many times during the return journey the old sailor longed for the companionship and the sturdy manhood association of the lad he had learned to regard so highly.
To recall to mind.
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
free from harm or evil
From this reading Robert’s influence on Sandy, strengthened by the heroic rescue, was a lasting one.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Many times during the return journey the old sailor longed for the companionship and the sturdy manhood association of the lad he had learned to regard so highly.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading _SANDY’S VISIT HOME._ Up to this time we have been following Robert and his brother almost completely.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert’s influence on Sandy, strengthened by the heroic rescue, was a lasting one.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Many times during the return journey the old sailor longed for the companionship and the sturdy manhood association of the lad he had learned to regard so highly.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Robert’s influence on Sandy, strengthened by the heroic rescue, was a lasting one.
SANDY'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _SANDY’S VISIT HOME._ Up to this time we have been following Robert and his brother almost completely.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Many times during the return journey the old sailor longed for the companionship and the sturdy manhood association of the lad he had learned to regard so highly.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading Robert’s influence on Sandy, strengthened by the heroic rescue, was a lasting one.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Many times during the return journey the old sailor longed for the companionship and the sturdy manhood association of the lad he had learned to regard so highly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It will do no harm, however, to leave them for a little time and to hark back to another home in the Old Land.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It will do no harm, however, to leave them for a little time and to hark back to another home in the Old Land.
in or at that place or location
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _SANDY’S VISIT HOME._ Up to this time we have been following Robert and his brother almost completely.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _SANDY’S VISIT HOME._ Up to this time we have been following Robert and his brother almost completely.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Many times during the return journey the old sailor longed for the companionship and the sturdy manhood association of the lad he had learned to regard so highly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _SANDY’S VISIT HOME._ Up to this time we have been following Robert and his brother almost completely.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _SANDY’S VISIT HOME._ Up to this time we have been following Robert and his brother almost completely.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _SANDY’S VISIT HOME._ Up to this time we have been following Robert and his brother almost completely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Robert’s influence on Sandy, strengthened by the heroic rescue, was a lasting one.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _SANDY’S VISIT HOME._ Up to this time we have been following Robert and his brother almost completely.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will do no harm, however, to leave them for a little time and to hark back to another home in the Old Land.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
a late time of life
From this reading With these thoughts and with his changed life there naturally came into his heart feelings and longings he had not known for years, and with these came a renewed love for his home and parents and a longing to see his dear old mother again, an experience which he could not remember since he had left home in the first place.
