used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mivins became quite low-spirited about it, and said "as 'ow 'e'd 'ave a 'eavy 'eart for _h_ever and _h_ever, _h_amen," after he was gone.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
anew
From this reading When the day of departure arrives, it is of no avail that he tells us kindly he will come back again.
amennounUS /eɪˈmen/
a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes
From this reading Mivins became quite low-spirited about it, and said "as 'ow 'e'd 'ave a 'eavy 'eart for _h_ever and _h_ever, _h_amen," after he was gone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When the day of departure arrives, it is of no avail that he tells us kindly he will come back again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mivins became quite low-spirited about it, and said "as 'ow 'e'd 'ave a 'eavy 'eart for _h_ever and _h_ever, _h_amen," after he was gone.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading When the day of departure arrives, it is of no avail that he tells us kindly he will come back again.
ave
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From this reading Mivins became quite low-spirited about it, and said "as 'ow 'e'd 'ave a 'eavy 'eart for _h_ever and _h_ever, _h_amen," after he was gone.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When the day of departure arrives, it is of no avail that he tells us kindly he will come back again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Mivins became quite low-spirited about it, and said "as 'ow 'e'd 'ave a 'eavy 'eart for _h_ever and _h_ever, _h_amen," after he was gone.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the day of departure arrives, it is of no avail that he tells us kindly he will come back again.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When the day of departure arrives, it is of no avail that he tells us kindly he will come back again.
the act of departing
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
DolphinnounUS /ˈdɑːlfən/
large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
e'd
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From this reading Mivins became quite low-spirited about it, and said "as 'ow 'e'd 'ave a 'eavy 'eart for _h_ever and _h_ever, _h_amen," after he was gone.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
eart
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From this reading Mivins became quite low-spirited about it, and said "as 'ow 'e'd 'ave a 'eavy 'eart for _h_ever and _h_ever, _h_amen," after he was gone.
eavy
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From this reading Mivins became quite low-spirited about it, and said "as 'ow 'e'd 'ave a 'eavy 'eart for _h_ever and _h_ever, _h_amen," after he was gone.
EffectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
at any time
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
destroyed or killed
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading Mivins became quite low-spirited about it, and said "as 'ow 'e'd 'ave a 'eavy 'eart for _h_ever and _h_ever, _h_amen," after he was gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading When the day of departure arrives, it is of no avail that he tells us kindly he will come back again.
immediately past
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
low-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌloʊˈspɪrətɪd/
filled with melancholy and despondency
From this reading Mivins became quite low-spirited about it, and said "as 'ow 'e'd 'ave a 'eavy 'eart for _h_ever and _h_ever, _h_amen," after he was gone.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
Mivins
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From this reading Mivins became quite low-spirited about it, and said "as 'ow 'e'd 'ave a 'eavy 'eart for _h_ever and _h_ever, _h_amen," after he was gone.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
not any; not one
From this reading When the day of departure arrives, it is of no avail that he tells us kindly he will come back again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
overflownounUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊ/
a large flow
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
ow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mivins became quite low-spirited about it, and said "as 'ow 'e'd 'ave a 'eavy 'eart for _h_ever and _h_ever, _h_amen," after he was gone.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
the act of departing politely
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
by chance
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mivins became quite low-spirited about it, and said "as 'ow 'e'd 'ave a 'eavy 'eart for _h_ever and _h_ever, _h_amen," after he was gone.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mivins became quite low-spirited about it, and said "as 'ow 'e'd 'ave a 'eavy 'eart for _h_ever and _h_ever, _h_amen," after he was gone.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
the season of growth
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
squeezingnounUS /ˈskwiːzɪŋ/
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading When the day of departure arrives, it is of no avail that he tells us kindly he will come back again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the day of departure arrives, it is of no avail that he tells us kindly he will come back again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
up to a particular time
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
hard to endure
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading That assurance is indeed a comfort after he is gone, and a sweet star of hope that shines brighter and brighter each day until he comes back; but it is poor consolation to us at the time of parting, when we are squeezing his hand for the last time, and trying to crush back the drops that _will_ overflow.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the day of departure arrives, it is of no avail that he tells us kindly he will come back again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
at the time that
From this reading When the day of departure arrives, it is of no avail that he tells us kindly he will come back again.
which person or people
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The crew of the _Dolphin_ had, in the course of that winter, to part with one of their best friends; one whom they regarded with the most devoted attachment; one who was not expected to return again till the following spring, and one, therefore, whom some of them might, perhaps, never see again.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When the day of departure arrives, it is of no avail that he tells us kindly he will come back again.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Departure of the sun--Effects of darkness on dogs--Winter arrangements in the interior of the "Dolphin."_ It is sad to part with an old friend, especially if he be one of the oldest and best friends we ever had.
