used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW THE VIRTUOUS RUSSELL FINDS A FRIEND IN NEED.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He had slept a refreshing sleep, and in the land of dreams had been able to forget the ills of life.
in the past
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The virtuous Russell was alone.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He had passed a night which, considering his situation, had not been altogether uncomfortable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had slept a refreshing sleep, and in the land of dreams had been able to forget the ills of life.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had passed a night which, considering his situation, had not been altogether uncomfortable.
of short duration or distance
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading He had passed a night which, considering his situation, had not been altogether uncomfortable.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading He had slept a refreshing sleep, and in the land of dreams had been able to forget the ills of life.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading HOW THE VIRTUOUS RUSSELL FINDS A FRIEND IN NEED.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He had slept a refreshing sleep, and in the land of dreams had been able to forget the ills of life.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading HOW THE VIRTUOUS RUSSELL FINDS A FRIEND IN NEED.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had passed a night which, considering his situation, had not been altogether uncomfortable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had passed a night which, considering his situation, had not been altogether uncomfortable.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had passed a night which, considering his situation, had not been altogether uncomfortable.
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From this reading HOW THE VIRTUOUS RUSSELL FINDS A FRIEND IN NEED.
illsnounUS /ɪlz/
plural of “ill” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading He had slept a refreshing sleep, and in the land of dreams had been able to forget the ills of life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW THE VIRTUOUS RUSSELL FINDS A FRIEND IN NEED.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He had slept a refreshing sleep, and in the land of dreams had been able to forget the ills of life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had slept a refreshing sleep, and in the land of dreams had been able to forget the ills of life.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading HOW THE VIRTUOUS RUSSELL FINDS A FRIEND IN NEED.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had passed a night which, considering his situation, had not been altogether uncomfortable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had passed a night which, considering his situation, had not been altogether uncomfortable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He had passed a night which, considering his situation, had not been altogether uncomfortable.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading He had slept a refreshing sleep, and in the land of dreams had been able to forget the ills of life.
RUSSELLnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading HOW THE VIRTUOUS RUSSELL FINDS A FRIEND IN NEED.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He had passed a night which, considering his situation, had not been altogether uncomfortable.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He had slept a refreshing sleep, and in the land of dreams had been able to forget the ills of life.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading He had slept a refreshing sleep, and in the land of dreams had been able to forget the ills of life.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
carry out
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE VIRTUOUS RUSSELL FINDS A FRIEND IN NEED.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading He had passed a night which, considering his situation, had not been altogether uncomfortable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
VIRTUOUSadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading HOW THE VIRTUOUS RUSSELL FINDS A FRIEND IN NEED.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The virtuous Russell was alone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had passed a night which, considering his situation, had not been altogether uncomfortable.
which person or people
From this reading It is necessary here to go back for a brief interval in order to take up the fortunes of one who some time ago disappeared from these pages.
