used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
in the past
From this reading Pat had long ago discovered that there was a girl at Stephen Marshall's old home, and he sat wisely quiet and rejoiced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pat looked at him enviously sometimes, yet he was content to have it so.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The rest of the winter sped away quickly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Pat looked at him enviously sometimes, yet he was content to have it so.
Courtland
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From this reading Courtland was very happy.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Pat had long ago discovered that there was a girl at Stephen Marshall's old home, and he sat wisely quiet and rejoiced.
enviouslyadverbUS /ˈenviəsli/
with jealousy; in an envious manner
From this reading Pat looked at him enviously sometimes, yet he was content to have it so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
a young female
From this reading Pat had long ago discovered that there was a girl at Stephen Marshall's old home, and he sat wisely quiet and rejoiced.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Courtland was very happy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Pat looked at him enviously sometimes, yet he was content to have it so.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pat looked at him enviously sometimes, yet he was content to have it so.
heartinessnoun
active strength of body or mind
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pat looked at him enviously sometimes, yet he was content to have it so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Pat had long ago discovered that there was a girl at Stephen Marshall's old home, and he sat wisely quiet and rejoiced.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pat looked at him enviously sometimes, yet he was content to have it so.
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 Pat had long ago discovered that there was a girl at Stephen Marshall's old home, and he sat wisely quiet and rejoiced.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Pat looked at him enviously sometimes, yet he was content to have it so.
Marshall'snounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəlz/
possessive form of “marshall” — United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading Pat had long ago discovered that there was a girl at Stephen Marshall's old home, and he sat wisely quiet and rejoiced.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rest of the winter sped away quickly.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Pat looked at him enviously sometimes, yet he was content to have it so.
with speed
From this reading The rest of the winter sped away quickly.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Pat had long ago discovered that there was a girl at Stephen Marshall's old home, and he sat wisely quiet and rejoiced.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Pat had long ago discovered that there was a girl at Stephen Marshall's old home, and he sat wisely quiet and rejoiced.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest of the winter sped away quickly.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Pat had long ago discovered that there was a girl at Stephen Marshall's old home, and he sat wisely quiet and rejoiced.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Pat looked at him enviously sometimes, yet he was content to have it so.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Pat looked at him enviously sometimes, yet he was content to have it so.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading The rest of the winter sped away quickly.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Pat had long ago discovered that there was a girl at Stephen Marshall's old home, and he sat wisely quiet and rejoiced.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rest of the winter sped away quickly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Pat had long ago discovered that there was a girl at Stephen Marshall's old home, and he sat wisely quiet and rejoiced.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pat looked at him enviously sometimes, yet he was content to have it so.
precisely as stated
From this reading Courtland was very happy.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Courtland was very happy.
at the time that
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The rest of the winter sped away quickly.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading Pat had long ago discovered that there was a girl at Stephen Marshall's old home, and he sat wisely quiet and rejoiced.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His old friend had not quite so much time to spend with him, but when he came for a walk and a talk it was with a heartiness that satisfied.
but in spite of that
From this reading Pat looked at him enviously sometimes, yet he was content to have it so.
