used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
eagerly desirous
From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His mother’s presence had subdued and silenced, at least, for a time, the wild questions in his heart.
awfu
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From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading So far human love can stretch its fellowship in the sufferings of its Master,--not to the extent of substitution, of salvation temporal or spiritual, but, at least, to a modified deliverance.
cannanoun
any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers
From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
Colin
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From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading So far human love can stretch its fellowship in the sufferings of its Master,--not to the extent of substitution, of salvation temporal or spiritual, but, at least, to a modified deliverance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had taken them upon herself, though he did not know it.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading So far human love can stretch its fellowship in the sufferings of its Master,--not to the extent of substitution, of salvation temporal or spiritual, but, at least, to a modified deliverance.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far human love can stretch its fellowship in the sufferings of its Master,--not to the extent of substitution, of salvation temporal or spiritual, but, at least, to a modified deliverance.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
fellowshipnounUS /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/
an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
From this reading So far human love can stretch its fellowship in the sufferings of its Master,--not to the extent of substitution, of salvation temporal or spiritual, but, at least, to a modified deliverance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
Frankland
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From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His mother’s presence had subdued and silenced, at least, for a time, the wild questions in his heart.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
havena
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From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had taken them upon herself, though he did not know it.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His mother’s presence had subdued and silenced, at least, for a time, the wild questions in his heart.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had taken them upon herself, though he did not know it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mother’s presence had subdued and silenced, at least, for a time, the wild questions in his heart.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading So far human love can stretch its fellowship in the sufferings of its Master,--not to the extent of substitution, of salvation temporal or spiritual, but, at least, to a modified deliverance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
I'll
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From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His mother’s presence had subdued and silenced, at least, for a time, the wild questions in his heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had taken them upon herself, though he did not know it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading So far human love can stretch its fellowship in the sufferings of its Master,--not to the extent of substitution, of salvation temporal or spiritual, but, at least, to a modified deliverance.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She had taken them upon herself, though he did not know it.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading His mother’s presence had subdued and silenced, at least, for a time, the wild questions in his heart.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading So far human love can stretch its fellowship in the sufferings of its Master,--not to the extent of substitution, of salvation temporal or spiritual, but, at least, to a modified deliverance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading So far human love can stretch its fellowship in the sufferings of its Master,--not to the extent of substitution, of salvation temporal or spiritual, but, at least, to a modified deliverance.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading So far human love can stretch its fellowship in the sufferings of its Master,--not to the extent of substitution, of salvation temporal or spiritual, but, at least, to a modified deliverance.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother’s presence had subdued and silenced, at least, for a time, the wild questions in his heart.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
not any; not one
From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had taken them upon herself, though he did not know it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So far human love can stretch its fellowship in the sufferings of its Master,--not to the extent of substitution, of salvation temporal or spiritual, but, at least, to a modified deliverance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So far human love can stretch its fellowship in the sufferings of its Master,--not to the extent of substitution, of salvation temporal or spiritual, but, at least, to a modified deliverance.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading His mother’s presence had subdued and silenced, at least, for a time, the wild questions in his heart.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading His mother’s presence had subdued and silenced, at least, for a time, the wild questions in his heart.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
salvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading So far human love can stretch its fellowship in the sufferings of its Master,--not to the extent of substitution, of salvation temporal or spiritual, but, at least, to a modified deliverance.
express in words
From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had taken them upon herself, though he did not know it.
silencedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənst/
reduced to silence
From this reading His mother’s presence had subdued and silenced, at least, for a time, the wild questions in his heart.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far human love can stretch its fellowship in the sufferings of its Master,--not to the extent of substitution, of salvation temporal or spiritual, but, at least, to a modified deliverance.
a male human offspring
From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading So far human love can stretch its fellowship in the sufferings of its Master,--not to the extent of substitution, of salvation temporal or spiritual, but, at least, to a modified deliverance.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading So far human love can stretch its fellowship in the sufferings of its Master,--not to the extent of substitution, of salvation temporal or spiritual, but, at least, to a modified deliverance.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading His mother’s presence had subdued and silenced, at least, for a time, the wild questions in his heart.
substitutionnounUS /ˌsʌbstɪˈtuːʃən/
an event in which one thing is substituted for another
From this reading So far human love can stretch its fellowship in the sufferings of its Master,--not to the extent of substitution, of salvation temporal or spiritual, but, at least, to a modified deliverance.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading So far human love can stretch its fellowship in the sufferings of its Master,--not to the extent of substitution, of salvation temporal or spiritual, but, at least, to a modified deliverance.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She had taken them upon herself, though he did not know it.
temporaladjectiveUS /ˈtempərəl/
not eternal
From this reading So far human love can stretch its fellowship in the sufferings of its Master,--not to the extent of substitution, of salvation temporal or spiritual, but, at least, to a modified deliverance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
They're
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From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had taken them upon herself, though he did not know it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His mother’s presence had subdued and silenced, at least, for a time, the wild questions in his heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
unchristianadjective
not of a Christian faith
From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had taken them upon herself, though he did not know it.
weel
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From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
at the time that
From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading His mother’s presence had subdued and silenced, at least, for a time, the wild questions in his heart.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “They’re awfu’ grateful, Colin--I canna but say that for them,” said Mrs. Campbell; “and as anxious as if you were their own son.
you're
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From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I’ll no undertake to say that I havena an unchristian feeling myself to Harry Frankland; but, when you’re a’ weel and strong, Colin,”-- “And what if I am never well and strong?” said the young man.
