used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading But Gerande did not deceive herself; her father’s body and soul were for ever lost.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Gerande did not deceive herself; her father’s body and soul were for ever lost.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He lived by pride.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE HOUR OF DEATH.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading But Gerande did not deceive herself; her father’s body and soul were for ever lost.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading The old man got together his last remaining resources, without thought of those who were dependent upon him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Gerande did not deceive herself; her father’s body and soul were for ever lost.
at any time
From this reading But Gerande did not deceive herself; her father’s body and soul were for ever lost.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But Gerande did not deceive herself; her father’s body and soul were for ever lost.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Gerande did not deceive herself; her father’s body and soul were for ever lost.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
Gerande
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From this reading But Gerande did not deceive herself; her father’s body and soul were for ever lost.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The old man got together his last remaining resources, without thought of those who were dependent upon him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He lived by pride.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Gerande did not deceive herself; her father’s body and soul were for ever lost.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But Gerande did not deceive herself; her father’s body and soul were for ever lost.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The old man got together his last remaining resources, without thought of those who were dependent upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE HOUR OF DEATH.
immediately past
From this reading The old man got together his last remaining resources, without thought of those who were dependent upon him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He lived by pride.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading But Gerande did not deceive herself; her father’s body and soul were for ever lost.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man got together his last remaining resources, without thought of those who were dependent upon him.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Gerande did not deceive herself; her father’s body and soul were for ever lost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUR OF DEATH.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man got together his last remaining resources, without thought of those who were dependent upon him.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He lived by pride.
not used up
From this reading The old man got together his last remaining resources, without thought of those who were dependent upon him.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading The old man got together his last remaining resources, without thought of those who were dependent upon him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading But Gerande did not deceive herself; her father’s body and soul were for ever lost.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUR OF DEATH.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The old man got together his last remaining resources, without thought of those who were dependent upon him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The old man got together his last remaining resources, without thought of those who were dependent upon him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The old man got together his last remaining resources, without thought of those who were dependent upon him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The old man got together his last remaining resources, without thought of those who were dependent upon him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Gerande did not deceive herself; her father’s body and soul were for ever lost.
which person or people
From this reading The old man got together his last remaining resources, without thought of those who were dependent upon him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The old man got together his last remaining resources, without thought of those who were dependent upon him.
Zacharius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Several days passed, and Master Zacharius, though almost dead, rose from his bed and returned to active life under a supernatural excitement.
