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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Then said Christian to his fellow, "If this meadow lieth along by our wayside, let us go over into it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Wherefore, still as they went on, they wished for a better way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
for the reason that
From this reading Now the way from the river was rough, and their feet tender by reason of their travel; so the souls of the pilgrims were much discouraged because of the way.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Now, a little before them, there was in the left hand of the road a meadow, and a stile to go over into it; and that meadow is called By-path Meadow.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
(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 Wherefore, still as they went on, they wished for a better way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now the way from the river was rough, and their feet tender by reason of their travel; so the souls of the pilgrims were much discouraged because of the way.
By-path
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, a little before them, there was in the left hand of the road a meadow, and a stile to go over into it; and that meadow is called By-path Meadow.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Now, a little before them, there was in the left hand of the road a meadow, and a stile to go over into it; and that meadow is called By-path Meadow.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading Now the way from the river was rough, and their feet tender by reason of their travel; so the souls of the pilgrims were much discouraged because of the way.
DOUBTINGadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
durst
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Now the way from the river was rough, and their feet tender by reason of their travel; so the souls of the pilgrims were much discouraged because of the way.
a boy or man
From this reading Then said Christian to his fellow, "If this meadow lieth along by our wayside, let us go over into it."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wherefore, still as they went on, they wished for a better way.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now the way from the river was rough, and their feet tender by reason of their travel; so the souls of the pilgrims were much discouraged because of the way.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Now, a little before them, there was in the left hand of the road a meadow, and a stile to go over into it; and that meadow is called By-path Meadow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then said Christian to his fellow, "If this meadow lieth along by our wayside, let us go over into it."
HopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then said Christian to his fellow, "If this meadow lieth along by our wayside, let us go over into it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now, a little before them, there was in the left hand of the road a meadow, and a stile to go over into it; and that meadow is called By-path Meadow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, a little before them, there was in the left hand of the road a meadow, and a stile to go over into it; and that meadow is called By-path Meadow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, a little before them, there was in the left hand of the road a meadow, and a stile to go over into it; and that meadow is called By-path Meadow.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Now, a little before them, there was in the left hand of the road a meadow, and a stile to go over into it; and that meadow is called By-path Meadow.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Then said Christian to his fellow, "If this meadow lieth along by our wayside, let us go over into it."
lieth
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From this reading Then said Christian to his fellow, "If this meadow lieth along by our wayside, let us go over into it."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Now, a little before them, there was in the left hand of the road a meadow, and a stile to go over into it; and that meadow is called By-path Meadow.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Now the way from the river was rough, and their feet tender by reason of their travel; so the souls of the pilgrims were much discouraged because of the way.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wherefore, still as they went on, they wished for a better way.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Then said Christian to his fellow, "If this meadow lieth along by our wayside, let us go over into it."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now, a little before them, there was in the left hand of the road a meadow, and a stile to go over into it; and that meadow is called By-path Meadow.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
PILGRIMSnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Now the way from the river was rough, and their feet tender by reason of their travel; so the souls of the pilgrims were much discouraged because of the way.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Now, a little before them, there was in the left hand of the road a meadow, and a stile to go over into it; and that meadow is called By-path Meadow.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Now the way from the river was rough, and their feet tender by reason of their travel; so the souls of the pilgrims were much discouraged because of the way.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then said Christian to his fellow, "If this meadow lieth along by our wayside, let us go over into it."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now the way from the river was rough, and their feet tender by reason of their travel; so the souls of the pilgrims were much discouraged because of the way.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Now the way from the river was rough, and their feet tender by reason of their travel; so the souls of the pilgrims were much discouraged because of the way.
stilenounUS /staɪl/
an upright that is a member in a door or window frame
From this reading Now, a little before them, there was in the left hand of the road a meadow, and a stile to go over into it; and that meadow is called By-path Meadow.
not in physical motion
From this reading Wherefore, still as they went on, they wished for a better way.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Now the way from the river was rough, and their feet tender by reason of their travel; so the souls of the pilgrims were much discouraged because of the way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Now, a little before them, there was in the left hand of the road a meadow, and a stile to go over into it; and that meadow is called By-path Meadow.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then said Christian to his fellow, "If this meadow lieth along by our wayside, let us go over into it."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now, a little before them, there was in the left hand of the road a meadow, and a stile to go over into it; and that meadow is called By-path Meadow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then said Christian to his fellow, "If this meadow lieth along by our wayside, let us go over into it."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, a little before them, there was in the left hand of the road a meadow, and a stile to go over into it; and that meadow is called By-path Meadow.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now the way from the river was rough, and their feet tender by reason of their travel; so the souls of the pilgrims were much discouraged because of the way.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then said Christian to his fellow, "If this meadow lieth along by our wayside, let us go over into it."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now the way from the river was rough, and their feet tender by reason of their travel; so the souls of the pilgrims were much discouraged because of the way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading Then said Christian to his fellow, "If this meadow lieth along by our wayside, let us go over into it."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Wherefore, still as they went on, they wished for a better way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
in or at the place that
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
WhereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading Wherefore, still as they went on, they wished for a better way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Wherefore, still as they went on, they wished for a better way.
but in spite of that
From this reading DOUBTING CASTLE[23] I. THE PILGRIMS LOSE THEIR WAY Now I beheld in my dream that Christian and Hopeful had not journeyed far until they came where the river and the way parted, at which they were not a little sorry; yet they durst not go out of the way.
