used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I'm just longing to be off on a scout, ain't you, Seth?"
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
anew
From this reading "I hope the Major will soon be starting out again," said Reuben, "and will take us both with him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
ain't
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From this reading I'm just longing to be off on a scout, ain't you, Seth?"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Indeed I am," answered Seth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OFF TO CROWN POINT It was with happy hearts that Seth and Reuben followed Major Rogers.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Indeed I am," answered Seth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
for the reason that
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "I hope the Major will soon be starting out again," said Reuben, "and will take us both with him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading OFF TO CROWN POINT It was with happy hearts that Seth and Reuben followed Major Rogers.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
an opposing military force
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading OFF TO CROWN POINT It was with happy hearts that Seth and Reuben followed Major Rogers.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading OFF TO CROWN POINT It was with happy hearts that Seth and Reuben followed Major Rogers.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading OFF TO CROWN POINT It was with happy hearts that Seth and Reuben followed Major Rogers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I hope the Major will soon be starting out again," said Reuben, "and will take us both with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope the Major will soon be starting out again," said Reuben, "and will take us both with him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope the Major will soon be starting out again," said Reuben, "and will take us both with him.
I'm
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From this reading I'm just longing to be off on a scout, ain't you, Seth?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed I am," answered Seth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OFF TO CROWN POINT It was with happy hearts that Seth and Reuben followed Major Rogers.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
and nothing more
From this reading I'm just longing to be off on a scout, ain't you, Seth?"
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading I'm just longing to be off on a scout, ain't you, Seth?"
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading OFF TO CROWN POINT It was with happy hearts that Seth and Reuben followed Major Rogers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF TO CROWN POINT It was with happy hearts that Seth and Reuben followed Major Rogers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
and nothing more
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I hope the Major will soon be starting out again," said Reuben, "and will take us both with him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading OFF TO CROWN POINT It was with happy hearts that Seth and Reuben followed Major Rogers.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading OFF TO CROWN POINT It was with happy hearts that Seth and Reuben followed Major Rogers.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading OFF TO CROWN POINT It was with happy hearts that Seth and Reuben followed Major Rogers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I hope the Major will soon be starting out again," said Reuben, "and will take us both with him.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading I'm just longing to be off on a scout, ain't you, Seth?"
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
SethnounUS /seθ/
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading OFF TO CROWN POINT It was with happy hearts that Seth and Reuben followed Major Rogers.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
in the near future
From this reading "I hope the Major will soon be starting out again," said Reuben, "and will take us both with him.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "I hope the Major will soon be starting out again," said Reuben, "and will take us both with him.
carry out
From this reading "I hope the Major will soon be starting out again," said Reuben, "and will take us both with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OFF TO CROWN POINT It was with happy hearts that Seth and Reuben followed Major Rogers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF TO CROWN POINT It was with happy hearts that Seth and Reuben followed Major Rogers.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I hope the Major will soon be starting out again," said Reuben, "and will take us both with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OFF TO CROWN POINT It was with happy hearts that Seth and Reuben followed Major Rogers.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I hope the Major will soon be starting out again," said Reuben, "and will take us both with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OFF TO CROWN POINT It was with happy hearts that Seth and Reuben followed Major Rogers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Reuben rejoiced in having his great desire gratified, while Seth not only shared in his friend's joy, but was glad on his own account, because they would not now be separated, but could serve side by side against the enemy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I'm just longing to be off on a scout, ain't you, Seth?"
