used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During all the days of the years of his exile this little parcel of Spain was a solace and a strength to him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
(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 During all the days of the years of his exile this little parcel of Spain was a solace and a strength to him.
in addition
From this reading The ice-plant, which is also called a saxifrage, may now be seen in many a garden to which it has been brought from the Kerry mountains, and it is known as London Pride.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ice-plant, which is also called a saxifrage, may now be seen in many a garden to which it has been brought from the Kerry mountains, and it is known as London Pride.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The ice-plant, which is also called a saxifrage, may now be seen in many a garden to which it has been brought from the Kerry mountains, and it is known as London Pride.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The ice-plant, which is also called a saxifrage, may now be seen in many a garden to which it has been brought from the Kerry mountains, and it is known as London Pride.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The ice-plant, which is also called a saxifrage, may now be seen in many a garden to which it has been brought from the Kerry mountains, and it is known as London Pride.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many a hundred years has gone by since this happened, but still if you travel in that land you may see the ice-plant and the evergreen tree.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The ice-plant, which is also called a saxifrage, may now be seen in many a garden to which it has been brought from the Kerry mountains, and it is known as London Pride.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
contrariwiseadverb
in a contrary disobedient manner
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During all the days of the years of his exile this little parcel of Spain was a solace and a strength to him.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During all the days of the years of his exile this little parcel of Spain was a solace and a strength to him.
evergreennounUS /ˈevərɡriːn/
a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
From this reading Many a hundred years has gone by since this happened, but still if you travel in that land you may see the ice-plant and the evergreen tree.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading During all the days of the years of his exile this little parcel of Spain was a solace and a strength to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The ice-plant, which is also called a saxifrage, may now be seen in many a garden to which it has been brought from the Kerry mountains, and it is known as London Pride.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Many a hundred years has gone by since this happened, but still if you travel in that land you may see the ice-plant and the evergreen tree.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Many a hundred years has gone by since this happened, but still if you travel in that land you may see the ice-plant and the evergreen tree.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many a hundred years has gone by since this happened, but still if you travel in that land you may see the ice-plant and the evergreen tree.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
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From this reading Many a hundred years has gone by since this happened, but still if you travel in that land you may see the ice-plant and the evergreen tree.
ice-plant
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From this reading Many a hundred years has gone by since this happened, but still if you travel in that land you may see the ice-plant and the evergreen tree.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Many a hundred years has gone by since this happened, but still if you travel in that land you may see the ice-plant and the evergreen tree.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the name of the evergreen is the Strawberry Tree.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The ice-plant, which is also called a saxifrage, may now be seen in many a garden to which it has been brought from the Kerry mountains, and it is known as London Pride.
Kerry
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From this reading The ice-plant, which is also called a saxifrage, may now be seen in many a garden to which it has been brought from the Kerry mountains, and it is known as London Pride.
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 And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The ice-plant, which is also called a saxifrage, may now be seen in many a garden to which it has been brought from the Kerry mountains, and it is known as London Pride.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Many a hundred years has gone by since this happened, but still if you travel in that land you may see the ice-plant and the evergreen tree.
held up in the air
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During all the days of the years of his exile this little parcel of Spain was a solace and a strength to him.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The ice-plant, which is also called a saxifrage, may now be seen in many a garden to which it has been brought from the Kerry mountains, and it is known as London Pride.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
MakernounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
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 Many a hundred years has gone by since this happened, but still if you travel in that land you may see the ice-plant and the evergreen tree.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Many a hundred years has gone by since this happened, but still if you travel in that land you may see the ice-plant and the evergreen tree.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The ice-plant, which is also called a saxifrage, may now be seen in many a garden to which it has been brought from the Kerry mountains, and it is known as London Pride.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And the name of the evergreen is the Strawberry Tree.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
nowiseadverb
in no manner
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading During all the days of the years of his exile this little parcel of Spain was a solace and a strength to him.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The ice-plant, which is also called a saxifrage, may now be seen in many a garden to which it has been brought from the Kerry mountains, and it is known as London Pride.
saxifragenoun
any of various plants of the genus Saxifraga
From this reading The ice-plant, which is also called a saxifrage, may now be seen in many a garden to which it has been brought from the Kerry mountains, and it is known as London Pride.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Many a hundred years has gone by since this happened, but still if you travel in that land you may see the ice-plant and the evergreen tree.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The ice-plant, which is also called a saxifrage, may now be seen in many a garden to which it has been brought from the Kerry mountains, and it is known as London Pride.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Many a hundred years has gone by since this happened, but still if you travel in that land you may see the ice-plant and the evergreen tree.
sinnedverbUS /sɪnd/
inflected form of “sin” — commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
solacenounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading During all the days of the years of his exile this little parcel of Spain was a solace and a strength to him.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading During all the days of the years of his exile this little parcel of Spain was a solace and a strength to him.
not in physical motion
From this reading Many a hundred years has gone by since this happened, but still if you travel in that land you may see the ice-plant and the evergreen tree.
StrawberrynounUS /ˈstrɔːberi/
sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading And the name of the evergreen is the Strawberry Tree.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading During all the days of the years of his exile this little parcel of Spain was a solace and a strength to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During all the days of the years of his exile this little parcel of Spain was a solace and a strength to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Many a hundred years has gone by since this happened, but still if you travel in that land you may see the ice-plant and the evergreen tree.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Many a hundred years has gone by since this happened, but still if you travel in that land you may see the ice-plant and the evergreen tree.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And care was lifted from him, for now he knew that in his human love he had in nowise sinned against the love of God, but contrariwise the love of his friend had drawn him closer to the love of his Maker.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The ice-plant, which is also called a saxifrage, may now be seen in many a garden to which it has been brought from the Kerry mountains, and it is known as London Pride.
a late time of life
From this reading During all the days of the years of his exile this little parcel of Spain was a solace and a strength to him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Many a hundred years has gone by since this happened, but still if you travel in that land you may see the ice-plant and the evergreen tree.
