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glad 
1  adj If you are glad about something, you are happy and pleased about it. 
v-link ADJ, oft ADJ that, ADJ to-inf, ADJ of/about n 
I'm glad I relented in the end..., The people seem genuinely glad to see you..., I ought to be glad about what happened..., I'd be glad if the boys slept a little longer so I could do some ironing.  
♦  gladly  adv ADV with v 
Mallarmé gladly accepted the invitation.  
♦  gladness    n-uncount 
...a night of joy and gladness.  
2  adj If you say that you will be glad to  do something, usually for someone else, you mean that you are willing and eager to do it. 
v-link ADJ to-inf  (feelings)   (=happy) 
I'll be glad to show you everything..., We should be glad to answer any questions.  
♦  gladly  adv ADV with v 
The counselors will gladly baby-sit during their free time.  



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