used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps I cannot find a better place than here to refer to Samuel's widow and children, and an interview I had with them.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading They moved away, shortly after his death, from his house in the Mission village, and took up their abode with several other families up the river beyond the Fort, several miles from the village.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They moved away, shortly after his death, from his house in the Mission village, and took up their abode with several other families up the river beyond the Fort, several miles from the village.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Perhaps I cannot find a better place than here to refer to Samuel's widow and children, and an interview I had with them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His eye brightened, and his look told me he had understood my question.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They moved away, shortly after his death, from his house in the Mission village, and took up their abode with several other families up the river beyond the Fort, several miles from the village.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Then the arm fell nerveless, and my triumphant Indian brother was in the Better Land.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading They moved away, shortly after his death, from his house in the Mission village, and took up their abode with several other families up the river beyond the Fort, several miles from the village.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading His eye brightened, and his look told me he had understood my question.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Then the arm fell nerveless, and my triumphant Indian brother was in the Better Land.
cannot
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From this reading Perhaps I cannot find a better place than here to refer to Samuel's widow and children, and an interview I had with them.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Perhaps I cannot find a better place than here to refer to Samuel's widow and children, and an interview I had with them.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They moved away, shortly after his death, from his house in the Mission village, and took up their abode with several other families up the river beyond the Fort, several miles from the village.
emaciatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
the organ of sight
From this reading His eye brightened, and his look told me he had understood my question.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading They moved away, shortly after his death, from his house in the Mission village, and took up their abode with several other families up the river beyond the Fort, several miles from the village.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Then the arm fell nerveless, and my triumphant Indian brother was in the Better Land.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Perhaps I cannot find a better place than here to refer to Samuel's widow and children, and an interview I had with them.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading They moved away, shortly after his death, from his house in the Mission village, and took up their abode with several other families up the river beyond the Fort, several miles from the village.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They moved away, shortly after his death, from his house in the Mission village, and took up their abode with several other families up the river beyond the Fort, several miles from the village.
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 He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His eye brightened, and his look told me he had understood my question.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His eye brightened, and his look told me he had understood my question.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Perhaps I cannot find a better place than here to refer to Samuel's widow and children, and an interview I had with them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eye brightened, and his look told me he had understood my question.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
the act of retaining something
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They moved away, shortly after his death, from his house in the Mission village, and took up their abode with several other families up the river beyond the Fort, several miles from the village.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then the arm fell nerveless, and my triumphant Indian brother was in the Better Land.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Then the arm fell nerveless, and my triumphant Indian brother was in the Better Land.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Perhaps I cannot find a better place than here to refer to Samuel's widow and children, and an interview I had with them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Then the arm fell nerveless, and my triumphant Indian brother was in the Better Land.
held up in the air
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His eye brightened, and his look told me he had understood my question.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His eye brightened, and his look told me he had understood my question.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They moved away, shortly after his death, from his house in the Mission village, and took up their abode with several other families up the river beyond the Fort, several miles from the village.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading They moved away, shortly after his death, from his house in the Mission village, and took up their abode with several other families up the river beyond the Fort, several miles from the village.
MissionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading They moved away, shortly after his death, from his house in the Mission village, and took up their abode with several other families up the river beyond the Fort, several miles from the village.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading His eye brightened, and his look told me he had understood my question.
nervelessadjective
marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional
From this reading Then the arm fell nerveless, and my triumphant Indian brother was in the Better Land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They moved away, shortly after his death, from his house in the Mission village, and took up their abode with several other families up the river beyond the Fort, several miles from the village.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps I cannot find a better place than here to refer to Samuel's widow and children, and an interview I had with them.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Perhaps I cannot find a better place than here to refer to Samuel's widow and children, and an interview I had with them.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading His eye brightened, and his look told me he had understood my question.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading Perhaps I cannot find a better place than here to refer to Samuel's widow and children, and an interview I had with them.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading They moved away, shortly after his death, from his house in the Mission village, and took up their abode with several other families up the river beyond the Fort, several miles from the village.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
Samuel'snounUS /ˈsæmjuːlz/
possessive form of “samuel” — (Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading Perhaps I cannot find a better place than here to refer to Samuel's widow and children, and an interview I had with them.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They moved away, shortly after his death, from his house in the Mission village, and took up their abode with several other families up the river beyond the Fort, several miles from the village.
for a short time
From this reading They moved away, shortly after his death, from his house in the Mission village, and took up their abode with several other families up the river beyond the Fort, several miles from the village.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Perhaps I cannot find a better place than here to refer to Samuel's widow and children, and an interview I had with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then the arm fell nerveless, and my triumphant Indian brother was in the Better Land.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They moved away, shortly after his death, from his house in the Mission village, and took up their abode with several other families up the river beyond the Fort, several miles from the village.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perhaps I cannot find a better place than here to refer to Samuel's widow and children, and an interview I had with them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the arm fell nerveless, and my triumphant Indian brother was in the Better Land.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They moved away, shortly after his death, from his house in the Mission village, and took up their abode with several other families up the river beyond the Fort, several miles from the village.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading His eye brightened, and his look told me he had understood my question.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They moved away, shortly after his death, from his house in the Mission village, and took up their abode with several other families up the river beyond the Fort, several miles from the village.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Then the arm fell nerveless, and my triumphant Indian brother was in the Better Land.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading His eye brightened, and his look told me he had understood my question.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He lifted up his thin, emaciated arm, and, seeming to clasp hold of something, he said, "Missionary, I am holding on to God; He is my all of joy and hope and happiness."
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading They moved away, shortly after his death, from his house in the Mission village, and took up their abode with several other families up the river beyond the Fort, several miles from the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then the arm fell nerveless, and my triumphant Indian brother was in the Better Land.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Perhaps I cannot find a better place than here to refer to Samuel's widow and children, and an interview I had with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perhaps I cannot find a better place than here to refer to Samuel's widow and children, and an interview I had with them.
