(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I longed so much to comfort Gladys, to bring back peace and unity to that troubled household.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I longed so much to comfort Gladys, to bring back peace and unity to that troubled household.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading I had nourished the secret hope, too, that I might benefit Mr. Hamilton without his knowledge, and so return some of his many kindnesses to me.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I knew--none better--how sincerely he had mourned over the supposed fate of his young brother, how truly he lamented his past harshness.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I longed so much to comfort Gladys, to bring back peace and unity to that troubled household.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I knew--none better--how sincerely he had mourned over the supposed fate of his young brother, how truly he lamented his past harshness.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading I longed so much to comfort Gladys, to bring back peace and unity to that troubled household.
COMMUNICATEverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
down-hearted
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From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
Eric
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From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading I knew--none better--how sincerely he had mourned over the supposed fate of his young brother, how truly he lamented his past harshness.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
Gladys
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From this reading I longed so much to comfort Gladys, to bring back peace and unity to that troubled household.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading I had nourished the secret hope, too, that I might benefit Mr. Hamilton without his knowledge, and so return some of his many kindnesses to me.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
harshnessnounUS /ˈhɑːrʃnəs/
the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions
From this reading I knew--none better--how sincerely he had mourned over the supposed fate of his young brother, how truly he lamented his past harshness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I knew--none better--how sincerely he had mourned over the supposed fate of his young brother, how truly he lamented his past harshness.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had nourished the secret hope, too, that I might benefit Mr. Hamilton without his knowledge, and so return some of his many kindnesses to me.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I had nourished the secret hope, too, that I might benefit Mr. Hamilton without his knowledge, and so return some of his many kindnesses to me.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
a social unit living together
From this reading I longed so much to comfort Gladys, to bring back peace and unity to that troubled household.
how
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From this reading I knew--none better--how sincerely he had mourned over the supposed fate of his young brother, how truly he lamented his past harshness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
JOE
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From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
kindnesses
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From this reading I had nourished the secret hope, too, that I might benefit Mr. Hamilton without his knowledge, and so return some of his many kindnesses to me.
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 I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I had nourished the secret hope, too, that I might benefit Mr. Hamilton without his knowledge, and so return some of his many kindnesses to me.
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading I knew--none better--how sincerely he had mourned over the supposed fate of his young brother, how truly he lamented his past harshness.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading I longed so much to comfort Gladys, to bring back peace and unity to that troubled household.
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 I had nourished the secret hope, too, that I might benefit Mr. Hamilton without his knowledge, and so return some of his many kindnesses to me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I had nourished the secret hope, too, that I might benefit Mr. Hamilton without his knowledge, and so return some of his many kindnesses to me.
mournedverbUS /mɔːrnd/
past form of “mourn” — feel sadness
From this reading I knew--none better--how sincerely he had mourned over the supposed fate of his young brother, how truly he lamented his past harshness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I had nourished the secret hope, too, that I might benefit Mr. Hamilton without his knowledge, and so return some of his many kindnesses to me.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I longed so much to comfort Gladys, to bring back peace and unity to that troubled household.
MUGGINSnoun
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
not one, and not any
From this reading I knew--none better--how sincerely he had mourned over the supposed fate of his young brother, how truly he lamented his past harshness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
nourishedadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃt/
being provided with adequate nourishment
From this reading I had nourished the secret hope, too, that I might benefit Mr. Hamilton without his knowledge, and so return some of his many kindnesses to me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I knew--none better--how sincerely he had mourned over the supposed fate of his young brother, how truly he lamented his past harshness.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading I longed so much to comfort Gladys, to bring back peace and unity to that troubled household.
prodigalnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I had nourished the secret hope, too, that I might benefit Mr. Hamilton without his knowledge, and so return some of his many kindnesses to me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading I had nourished the secret hope, too, that I might benefit Mr. Hamilton without his knowledge, and so return some of his many kindnesses to me.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading I knew--none better--how sincerely he had mourned over the supposed fate of his young brother, how truly he lamented his past harshness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I had nourished the secret hope, too, that I might benefit Mr. Hamilton without his knowledge, and so return some of his many kindnesses to me.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
required or under orders
From this reading I knew--none better--how sincerely he had mourned over the supposed fate of his young brother, how truly he lamented his past harshness.
carry out
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I longed so much to comfort Gladys, to bring back peace and unity to that troubled household.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I longed so much to comfort Gladys, to bring back peace and unity to that troubled household.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I had nourished the secret hope, too, that I might benefit Mr. Hamilton without his knowledge, and so return some of his many kindnesses to me.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading I longed so much to comfort Gladys, to bring back peace and unity to that troubled household.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I knew--none better--how sincerely he had mourned over the supposed fate of his young brother, how truly he lamented his past harshness.
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading I longed so much to comfort Gladys, to bring back peace and unity to that troubled household.
precisely as stated
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
wanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
in the company of; together with
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I had nourished the secret hope, too, that I might benefit Mr. Hamilton without his knowledge, and so return some of his many kindnesses to me.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I COMMUNICATE WITH JOE MUGGINS Of course I knew it would be so; Eric had escaped me; but I could not help feeling very down-hearted over the disappointment of all my hopes.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I knew--none better--how sincerely he had mourned over the supposed fate of his young brother, how truly he lamented his past harshness.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If I could have brought back their young wanderer, if I could have said to them, 'If he has done wrong he is sorry for his fault; take him back to your hearts,' would not Mr. Hamilton have been the first to hold out his hand to the prodigal?
