used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN EVENING PILGRIMAGE That Grandfather would give up the children without a struggle was unlikely.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
(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 carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading When a month had passed and they had not reappeared at service, he went to visit his son-in-law, taking Amos with him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EVENING PILGRIMAGE That Grandfather would give up the children without a struggle was unlikely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When a month had passed and they had not reappeared at service, he went to visit his son-in-law, taking Amos with him.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When a month had passed and they had not reappeared at service, he went to visit his son-in-law, taking Amos with him.
BaptistsnounUS /ˈbæptəsts/
any of various evangelical Protestant churches that believe in the baptism of voluntary believers
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading It was Sunday evening and the church bells were ringing.
BridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
CelestialadjectiveUS /səˈlestʃəl/
of or relating to the sky
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading AN EVENING PILGRIMAGE That Grandfather would give up the children without a struggle was unlikely.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It was Sunday evening and the church bells were ringing.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
DunkernounUS /ˈdʌŋkər/
an eater who dips food into a liquid before eating it
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
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 He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading AN EVENING PILGRIMAGE That Grandfather would give up the children without a struggle was unlikely.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
fastingnounUS /ˈfæstɪŋ/
abstaining from food
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
forestedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrəstəd/
covered with forest
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
assemble or get together
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading AN EVENING PILGRIMAGE That Grandfather would give up the children without a struggle was unlikely.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading AN EVENING PILGRIMAGE That Grandfather would give up the children without a struggle was unlikely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When a month had passed and they had not reappeared at service, he went to visit his son-in-law, taking Amos with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When a month had passed and they had not reappeared at service, he went to visit his son-in-law, taking Amos with him.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
HeavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When a month had passed and they had not reappeared at service, he went to visit his son-in-law, taking Amos with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When a month had passed and they had not reappeared at service, he went to visit his son-in-law, taking Amos with him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Sunday evening and the church bells were ringing.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
MennonitenounUS /ˈmenənaɪt/
a member of an Anabaptist movement in Holland noted for its simplicity of life
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading When a month had passed and they had not reappeared at service, he went to visit his son-in-law, taking Amos with him.
Mooner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
MoravianadjectiveUS /mərˈeɪviən/
of or relating to the people or culture of Moravia
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
NetnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When a month had passed and they had not reappeared at service, he went to visit his son-in-law, taking Amos with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
and nothing more
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When a month had passed and they had not reappeared at service, he went to visit his son-in-law, taking Amos with him.
PILGRIMAGEnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading AN EVENING PILGRIMAGE That Grandfather would give up the children without a struggle was unlikely.
pilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
QuakernounUS /ˈkweɪkər/
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading When a month had passed and they had not reappeared at service, he went to visit his son-in-law, taking Amos with him.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading It was Sunday evening and the church bells were ringing.
salvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading When a month had passed and they had not reappeared at service, he went to visit his son-in-law, taking Amos with him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
Seventh-Day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading When a month had passed and they had not reappeared at service, he went to visit his son-in-law, taking Amos with him.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading AN EVENING PILGRIMAGE That Grandfather would give up the children without a struggle was unlikely.
summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It was Sunday evening and the church bells were ringing.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading When a month had passed and they had not reappeared at service, he went to visit his son-in-law, taking Amos with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN EVENING PILGRIMAGE That Grandfather would give up the children without a struggle was unlikely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EVENING PILGRIMAGE That Grandfather would give up the children without a struggle was unlikely.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When a month had passed and they had not reappeared at service, he went to visit his son-in-law, taking Amos with him.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When a month had passed and they had not reappeared at service, he went to visit his son-in-law, taking Amos with him.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
undulatingverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
unearthlyadjectiveUS /əˈnɜːrθli/
concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading AN EVENING PILGRIMAGE That Grandfather would give up the children without a struggle was unlikely.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN EVENING PILGRIMAGE That Grandfather would give up the children without a struggle was unlikely.
vigilsnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəlz/
plural of “vigil” — a period of sleeplessness
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When a month had passed and they had not reappeared at service, he went to visit his son-in-law, taking Amos with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN EVENING PILGRIMAGE That Grandfather would give up the children without a struggle was unlikely.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When a month had passed and they had not reappeared at service, he went to visit his son-in-law, taking Amos with him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was Sunday evening and the church bells were ringing.
at the time that
From this reading When a month had passed and they had not reappeared at service, he went to visit his son-in-law, taking Amos with him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Across this undulating land, then thickly forested, had traveled not only Seventh-Day Baptists, but Moravian and Mennonite, Dunker, Quaker, and New Mooner, all on journeys which were concerned with the salvation of souls, all anticipating the coming of the Celestial Bridegroom.
which person or people
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When a month had passed and they had not reappeared at service, he went to visit his son-in-law, taking Amos with him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading AN EVENING PILGRIMAGE That Grandfather would give up the children without a struggle was unlikely.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading He carried a long staff, and looked, with his silvery beard and his unearthly expression, exactly like the early pilgrims, worn by vigils and fasting, who had set out from this spot in summer's heat and winter's cold to gather into the Net of Heavenly Wisdom all who were willing to be caught therein.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AN EVENING PILGRIMAGE That Grandfather would give up the children without a struggle was unlikely.
