used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the way, he meets a little savoyard, and robs him of his scanty store of money.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He yields to his criminal propensity, cultivated by his years in the galleys, and steals away in the night with the bishop’s silver.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He yields to his criminal propensity, cultivated by his years in the galleys, and steals away in the night with the bishop’s silver.
bishop'snounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading He yields to his criminal propensity, cultivated by his years in the galleys, and steals away in the night with the bishop’s silver.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He yields to his criminal propensity, cultivated by his years in the galleys, and steals away in the night with the bishop’s silver.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The helplessness of the child touches him.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading He yields to his criminal propensity, cultivated by his years in the galleys, and steals away in the night with the bishop’s silver.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading He yields to his criminal propensity, cultivated by his years in the galleys, and steals away in the night with the bishop’s silver.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
at any time
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
galleysnounUS /ˈɡæliz/
plural of “galley” — a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading He yields to his criminal propensity, cultivated by his years in the galleys, and steals away in the night with the bishop’s silver.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
helplessnessnounUS /ˈhelpləsnəs/
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
From this reading The helplessness of the child touches him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He yields to his criminal propensity, cultivated by his years in the galleys, and steals away in the night with the bishop’s silver.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Remorse lays hold of him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
laysnounUS /leɪz/
plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading Remorse lays hold of him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the way, he meets a little savoyard, and robs him of his scanty store of money.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading On the way, he meets a little savoyard, and robs him of his scanty store of money.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading On the way, he meets a little savoyard, and robs him of his scanty store of money.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He yields to his criminal propensity, cultivated by his years in the galleys, and steals away in the night with the bishop’s silver.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the way, he meets a little savoyard, and robs him of his scanty store of money.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
propensitynounUS /prəˈpensɪti/
an inclination to do something
From this reading He yields to his criminal propensity, cultivated by his years in the galleys, and steals away in the night with the bishop’s silver.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
RemorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Remorse lays hold of him.
robsverbUS /rɑːbz/
third-person singular of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading On the way, he meets a little savoyard, and robs him of his scanty store of money.
savoyardnoun
a person who performs in the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan
From this reading On the way, he meets a little savoyard, and robs him of his scanty store of money.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading On the way, he meets a little savoyard, and robs him of his scanty store of money.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading He yields to his criminal propensity, cultivated by his years in the galleys, and steals away in the night with the bishop’s silver.
stealsnounUS /stiːlz/
plural of “steal” — an advantageous purchase
From this reading He yields to his criminal propensity, cultivated by his years in the galleys, and steals away in the night with the bishop’s silver.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading On the way, he meets a little savoyard, and robs him of his scanty store of money.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He yields to his criminal propensity, cultivated by his years in the galleys, and steals away in the night with the bishop’s silver.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading The helplessness of the child touches him.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way, he meets a little savoyard, and robs him of his scanty store of money.
which person or people
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Turned with suspicion from every other place of entertainment, he is finally received in the home of an aged priest—the first stranger who has ever trusted him.
a late time of life
From this reading He yields to his criminal propensity, cultivated by his years in the galleys, and steals away in the night with the bishop’s silver.
yieldsnounUS /jiːldz/
plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount
From this reading He yields to his criminal propensity, cultivated by his years in the galleys, and steals away in the night with the bishop’s silver.
