adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chiefly because I wished to have some private conversation with Brother John, whom I knew to be a very early riser.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading BROTHER JOHN’S STORY Although I went to bed late I was up before sunrise.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Indeed, he slept less than any man I ever met.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I expected, I found him astir in his hut; he was engaged in pressing flowers by candlelight.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading As I expected, I found him astir in his hut; he was engaged in pressing flowers by candlelight.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Chiefly because I wished to have some private conversation with Brother John, whom I knew to be a very early riser.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Chiefly because I wished to have some private conversation with Brother John, whom I knew to be a very early riser.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading BROTHER JOHN’S STORY Although I went to bed late I was up before sunrise.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BROTHER JOHN’S STORY Although I went to bed late I was up before sunrise.
BROTHERnounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading BROTHER JOHN’S STORY Although I went to bed late I was up before sunrise.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As I expected, I found him astir in his hut; he was engaged in pressing flowers by candlelight.
candlelightnounUS /ˈkændəllaɪt/
the light provided by a burning candle
From this reading As I expected, I found him astir in his hut; he was engaged in pressing flowers by candlelight.
ChieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Chiefly because I wished to have some private conversation with Brother John, whom I knew to be a very early riser.
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Chiefly because I wished to have some private conversation with Brother John, whom I knew to be a very early riser.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Chiefly because I wished to have some private conversation with Brother John, whom I knew to be a very early riser.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading As I expected, I found him astir in his hut; he was engaged in pressing flowers by candlelight.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Indeed, he slept less than any man I ever met.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As I expected, I found him astir in his hut; he was engaged in pressing flowers by candlelight.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading As I expected, I found him astir in his hut; he was engaged in pressing flowers by candlelight.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading As I expected, I found him astir in his hut; he was engaged in pressing flowers by candlelight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Chiefly because I wished to have some private conversation with Brother John, whom I knew to be a very early riser.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, he slept less than any man I ever met.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As I expected, I found him astir in his hut; he was engaged in pressing flowers by candlelight.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As I expected, I found him astir in his hut; he was engaged in pressing flowers by candlelight.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
hutnounUS /hʌt/
temporary military shelter
From this reading As I expected, I found him astir in his hut; he was engaged in pressing flowers by candlelight.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BROTHER JOHN’S STORY Although I went to bed late I was up before sunrise.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As I expected, I found him astir in his hut; he was engaged in pressing flowers by candlelight.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he slept less than any man I ever met.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Chiefly because I wished to have some private conversation with Brother John, whom I knew to be a very early riser.
JOHN'SnounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading BROTHER JOHN’S STORY Although I went to bed late I was up before sunrise.
Kilwa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 Chiefly because I wished to have some private conversation with Brother John, whom I knew to be a very early riser.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading BROTHER JOHN’S STORY Although I went to bed late I was up before sunrise.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Indeed, he slept less than any man I ever met.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Indeed, he slept less than any man I ever met.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Indeed, he slept less than any man I ever met.
missionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
morocco-bound
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading As I expected, I found him astir in his hut; he was engaged in pressing flowers by candlelight.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Chiefly because I wished to have some private conversation with Brother John, whom I knew to be a very early riser.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
risernounUS /ˈraɪzər/
a person who rises (especially from bed)
From this reading Chiefly because I wished to have some private conversation with Brother John, whom I knew to be a very early riser.
sackedadjectiveUS /sækt/
having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Indeed, he slept less than any man I ever met.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Chiefly because I wished to have some private conversation with Brother John, whom I knew to be a very early riser.
STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading BROTHER JOHN’S STORY Although I went to bed late I was up before sunrise.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading BROTHER JOHN’S STORY Although I went to bed late I was up before sunrise.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Indeed, he slept less than any man I ever met.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BROTHER JOHN’S STORY Although I went to bed late I was up before sunrise.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BROTHER JOHN’S STORY Although I went to bed late I was up before sunrise.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Chiefly because I wished to have some private conversation with Brother John, whom I knew to be a very early riser.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BROTHER JOHN’S STORY Although I went to bed late I was up before sunrise.
water-colournoun
water-soluble pigment
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading BROTHER JOHN’S STORY Although I went to bed late I was up before sunrise.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Chiefly because I wished to have some private conversation with Brother John, whom I knew to be a very early riser.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Chiefly because I wished to have some private conversation with Brother John, whom I knew to be a very early riser.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Chiefly because I wished to have some private conversation with Brother John, whom I knew to be a very early riser.
YearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “John,” I said, “I have brought you some property which I think you have lost,” and I handed him the morocco-bound _Christian Year_ and the water-colour drawing which we had found in the sacked mission house at Kilwa.
