used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Nowadays every town has once more its true patron saint, as of old, among the Greeks, its false tutelary deity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nowadays every town has once more its true patron saint, as of old, among the Greeks, its false tutelary deity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
deitynounUS /ˈdiːəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading Nowadays every town has once more its true patron saint, as of old, among the Greeks, its false tutelary deity.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Nowadays every town has once more its true patron saint, as of old, among the Greeks, its false tutelary deity.
to or in any or all places
From this reading God is personally near us everywhere."
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Nowadays every town has once more its true patron saint, as of old, among the Greeks, its false tutelary deity.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The lives of the saints were the first object of their studies.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
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 God is personally near us everywhere."
GreeksnounUS /ɡriːks/
plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Nowadays every town has once more its true patron saint, as of old, among the Greeks, its false tutelary deity.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
Ivo
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From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The lives of the saints were the first object of their studies.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
march in a procession
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
the force of workers available
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nowadays every town has once more its true patron saint, as of old, among the Greeks, its false tutelary deity.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading God is personally near us everywhere."
nocturnaladjectiveUS /nɑːkˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or active during the night
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
NowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Nowadays every town has once more its true patron saint, as of old, among the Greeks, its false tutelary deity.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The lives of the saints were the first object of their studies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Nowadays every town has once more its true patron saint, as of old, among the Greeks, its false tutelary deity.
on one occasion
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading Nowadays every town has once more its true patron saint, as of old, among the Greeks, its false tutelary deity.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading God is personally near us everywhere."
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Nowadays every town has once more its true patron saint, as of old, among the Greeks, its false tutelary deity.
saintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading The lives of the saints were the first object of their studies.
sanctifies
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From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
not in physical motion
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The lives of the saints were the first object of their studies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The lives of the saints were the first object of their studies.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Nowadays every town has once more its true patron saint, as of old, among the Greeks, its false tutelary deity.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Nowadays every town has once more its true patron saint, as of old, among the Greeks, its false tutelary deity.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
tutelaryadjective
providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding
From this reading Nowadays every town has once more its true patron saint, as of old, among the Greeks, its false tutelary deity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading God is personally near us everywhere."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lives of the saints were the first object of their studies.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
whoso
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From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading He willingly followed his friend into the nocturnal regions of man's feeling and thought: it seemed a duty to keep him company and be at hand to aid him.
wonder-working
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From this reading Once Ivo said, "I am rejoiced to see that revelation is still upon its march through the haunts of men; saints arise wherever the Lord has revealed himself and thereby imparted his wonder-working power, and whoso truly sanctifies himself may hope to be favored in like kind.
