used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
consolationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “consolation” — the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading I have rarely known a person in good health morally and physically, fortunately situated in life, who voluntarily sought the consolations of religion.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading We do not like to see the open door of death that leads to it.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading We do not like to see the open door of death that leads to it.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The hope of immortality is more a fear than a hope with many of us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
FORLORNadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
forlornest
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From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading I have rarely known a person in good health morally and physically, fortunately situated in life, who voluntarily sought the consolations of religion.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have rarely known a person in good health morally and physically, fortunately situated in life, who voluntarily sought the consolations of religion.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading I have rarely known a person in good health morally and physically, fortunately situated in life, who voluntarily sought the consolations of religion.
heartinessnoun
active strength of body or mind
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have rarely known a person in good health morally and physically, fortunately situated in life, who voluntarily sought the consolations of religion.
immortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/
the quality or state of being immortal
From this reading The hope of immortality is more a fear than a hope with many of us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hope of immortality is more a fear than a hope with many of us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We do not like to see the open door of death that leads to it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I have rarely known a person in good health morally and physically, fortunately situated in life, who voluntarily sought the consolations of religion.
immediately past
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading We do not like to see the open door of death that leads to it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I have rarely known a person in good health morally and physically, fortunately situated in life, who voluntarily sought the consolations of religion.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading We do not like to see the open door of death that leads to it.
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 The hope of immortality is more a fear than a hope with many of us.
the force of workers available
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
morallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrəli/
with respect to moral principles
From this reading I have rarely known a person in good health morally and physically, fortunately situated in life, who voluntarily sought the consolations of religion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The hope of immortality is more a fear than a hope with many of us.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We do not like to see the open door of death that leads to it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading We do not like to see the open door of death that leads to it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
a human being
From this reading I have rarely known a person in good health morally and physically, fortunately situated in life, who voluntarily sought the consolations of religion.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading I have rarely known a person in good health morally and physically, fortunately situated in life, who voluntarily sought the consolations of religion.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading I have rarely known a person in good health morally and physically, fortunately situated in life, who voluntarily sought the consolations of religion.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading I have rarely known a person in good health morally and physically, fortunately situated in life, who voluntarily sought the consolations of religion.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We do not like to see the open door of death that leads to it.
the act of searching for something
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
unusual or striking
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading I have rarely known a person in good health morally and physically, fortunately situated in life, who voluntarily sought the consolations of religion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
that is looked for
From this reading I have rarely known a person in good health morally and physically, fortunately situated in life, who voluntarily sought the consolations of religion.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
carry out
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The hope of immortality is more a fear than a hope with many of us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We do not like to see the open door of death that leads to it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The hope of immortality is more a fear than a hope with many of us.
voluntarilyadverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/
out of your own free will
From this reading I have rarely known a person in good health morally and physically, fortunately situated in life, who voluntarily sought the consolations of religion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
which person or people
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
WILLIAM
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From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading So every good preacher is the shepherd of our misgivings, the leader of our forlornest hopes, the captain more particularly of men and women who are about to die, or who are seeking Heaven at last in a state of earthly disappointment and world exhaustion.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading WILLIAM AS A LEADER OF FORLORN HOPE For spiritual beings we do take with singular heartiness to the soil and spoils of this present world.
