used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
in addition
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was towards evening when an interruption to the harmony of the happy reunion occurred.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A knock at the door was followed by the entrance of a man the Bertrams knew very well.
Bertram
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From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
Bertrams
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From this reading A knock at the door was followed by the entrance of a man the Bertrams knew very well.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A knock at the door was followed by the entrance of a man the Bertrams knew very well.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
greatly pleased
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A knock at the door was followed by the entrance of a man the Bertrams knew very well.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A knock at the door was followed by the entrance of a man the Bertrams knew very well.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was towards evening when an interruption to the harmony of the happy reunion occurred.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A knock at the door was followed by the entrance of a man the Bertrams knew very well.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
brought together in one place
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading It was towards evening when an interruption to the harmony of the happy reunion occurred.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
HugonounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/
French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading It was towards evening when an interruption to the harmony of the happy reunion occurred.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
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 A knock at the door was followed by the entrance of a man the Bertrams knew very well.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A knock at the door was followed by the entrance of a man the Bertrams knew very well.
immediately past
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A knock at the door was followed by the entrance of a man the Bertrams knew very well.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It was towards evening when an interruption to the harmony of the happy reunion occurred.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
raptures
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
reunionnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading It was towards evening when an interruption to the harmony of the happy reunion occurred.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
tearfuladjectiveUS /ˈtɪrfəl/
filled with or marked by tears
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
male cat
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
in the direction of
From this reading It was towards evening when an interruption to the harmony of the happy reunion occurred.
precisely as stated
From this reading A knock at the door was followed by the entrance of a man the Bertrams knew very well.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a happy family party that gathered around the humble fireside of Solomon Bertram the day following the occurrences described in the last chapter.
accept gladly
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A knock at the door was followed by the entrance of a man the Bertrams knew very well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
at the time that
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading Willis and Tom and Hugo were also there, and, when the first raptures of welcome had subsided, the boys retired to a corner and talked over their past adventures, while the older people discussed the more momentous issues of the hour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Will Bertram never forgot the tearful, delighted welcome he received when his father and mother folded him in their arms with grateful hearts as one from the dead.
