used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early in April Stephen and Mary returned to the house in Paris.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Early in April Stephen and Mary returned to the house in Paris.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
completenessnounUS /kəmˈpliːtnəs/
the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
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 Early in April Stephen and Mary returned to the house in Paris.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And now for the first time the old house was home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And now for the first time the old house was home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ‘Welcome home, Mary.’
home-coming
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From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Early in April Stephen and Mary returned to the house in Paris.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early in April Stephen and Mary returned to the house in Paris.
inanimateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnænəmət/
belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Early in April Stephen and Mary returned to the house in Paris.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now for the first time the old house was home.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And now for the first time the old house was home.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Early in April Stephen and Mary returned to the house in Paris.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
with speed
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Early in April Stephen and Mary returned to the house in Paris.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
cut with a saw
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
with low volume
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Early in April Stephen and Mary returned to the house in Paris.
Stephen'snounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
possessive form of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early in April Stephen and Mary returned to the house in Paris.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And now for the first time the old house was home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early in April Stephen and Mary returned to the house in Paris.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
moved around an axis or center
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
precisely as stated
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And now for the first time the old house was home.
accept gladly
From this reading ‘Welcome home, Mary.’
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mary went quickly from room to room humming a little tune as she did so, feeling that she saw with a new understanding the inanimate objects which filled those rooms—were they not Stephen’s?
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading This second home-coming seemed wonderfully sweet by reason of its peaceful and happy completeness, so that they turned to smile at each other as they passed through the door, and Stephen said very softly:
