used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading She had seen that, under tender care, I was just beginning to revive, and being acquainted with many troubles, she had learned to succor all of them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
(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 She had seen that, under tender care, I was just beginning to revive, and being acquainted with many troubles, she had learned to succor all of them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
Arauna
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From this reading “Arauna, arauna, my shild,” she said, in a strange but sweet and soothing voice, “you are with the good man in the safe, good house.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Arauna, arauna, my shild,” she said, in a strange but sweet and soothing voice, “you are with the good man in the safe, good house.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading This I knew not then, but felt that kindness was around me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A bronze-colored woman, with soft, sad eyes, was looking at me steadfastly.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading She had seen that, under tender care, I was just beginning to revive, and being acquainted with many troubles, she had learned to succor all of them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had seen that, under tender care, I was just beginning to revive, and being acquainted with many troubles, she had learned to succor all of them.
betwixtprepositionUS /biˈtwɪkst/
an old word for “between”
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
bronze-colored
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From this reading A bronze-colored woman, with soft, sad eyes, was looking at me steadfastly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This I knew not then, but felt that kindness was around me.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
COLONISTnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪst/
a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This I knew not then, but felt that kindness was around me.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Arauna, arauna, my shild,” she said, in a strange but sweet and soothing voice, “you are with the good man in the safe, good house.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had seen that, under tender care, I was just beginning to revive, and being acquainted with many troubles, she had learned to succor all of them.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “Arauna, arauna, my shild,” she said, in a strange but sweet and soothing voice, “you are with the good man in the safe, good house.
the quality of being humane
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
and nothing more
From this reading She had seen that, under tender care, I was just beginning to revive, and being acquainted with many troubles, she had learned to succor all of them.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading This I knew not then, but felt that kindness was around me.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This I knew not then, but felt that kindness was around me.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading She had seen that, under tender care, I was just beginning to revive, and being acquainted with many troubles, she had learned to succor all of them.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A bronze-colored woman, with soft, sad eyes, was looking at me steadfastly.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Arauna, arauna, my shild,” she said, in a strange but sweet and soothing voice, “you are with the good man in the safe, good house.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She had seen that, under tender care, I was just beginning to revive, and being acquainted with many troubles, she had learned to succor all of them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This I knew not then, but felt that kindness was around me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
reviveverbUS /rɪˈvaɪv/
cause to regain consciousness
From this reading She had seen that, under tender care, I was just beginning to revive, and being acquainted with many troubles, she had learned to succor all of them.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading A bronze-colored woman, with soft, sad eyes, was looking at me steadfastly.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading “Arauna, arauna, my shild,” she said, in a strange but sweet and soothing voice, “you are with the good man in the safe, good house.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Arauna, arauna, my shild,” she said, in a strange but sweet and soothing voice, “you are with the good man in the safe, good house.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had seen that, under tender care, I was just beginning to revive, and being acquainted with many troubles, she had learned to succor all of them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had seen that, under tender care, I was just beginning to revive, and being acquainted with many troubles, she had learned to succor all of them.
shild
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From this reading “Arauna, arauna, my shild,” she said, in a strange but sweet and soothing voice, “you are with the good man in the safe, good house.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading A bronze-colored woman, with soft, sad eyes, was looking at me steadfastly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading “Arauna, arauna, my shild,” she said, in a strange but sweet and soothing voice, “you are with the good man in the safe, good house.
steadfastlyadverbUS /ˈstedfæstli/
with resolute determination
From this reading A bronze-colored woman, with soft, sad eyes, was looking at me steadfastly.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading “Arauna, arauna, my shild,” she said, in a strange but sweet and soothing voice, “you are with the good man in the safe, good house.
STURDYadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
succornounUS /ˈsʌkər/
assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading She had seen that, under tender care, I was just beginning to revive, and being acquainted with many troubles, she had learned to succor all of them.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading “Arauna, arauna, my shild,” she said, in a strange but sweet and soothing voice, “you are with the good man in the safe, good house.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading She had seen that, under tender care, I was just beginning to revive, and being acquainted with many troubles, she had learned to succor all of them.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had seen that, under tender care, I was just beginning to revive, and being acquainted with many troubles, she had learned to succor all of them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This I knew not then, but felt that kindness was around me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This I knew not then, but felt that kindness was around me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had seen that, under tender care, I was just beginning to revive, and being acquainted with many troubles, she had learned to succor all of them.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading She had seen that, under tender care, I was just beginning to revive, and being acquainted with many troubles, she had learned to succor all of them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She had seen that, under tender care, I was just beginning to revive, and being acquainted with many troubles, she had learned to succor all of them.
precisely as stated
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Arauna, arauna, my shild,” she said, in a strange but sweet and soothing voice, “you are with the good man in the safe, good house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
belonging to which person
From this reading A STURDY COLONIST For the contrast betwixt that dreadful scene and the one on which my dim eyes slowly opened, three days afterward, first I thank the Lord in heaven, whose gracious care was over me, and after Him some very simple members of humanity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A bronze-colored woman, with soft, sad eyes, was looking at me steadfastly.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A bronze-colored woman, with soft, sad eyes, was looking at me steadfastly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Arauna, arauna, my shild,” she said, in a strange but sweet and soothing voice, “you are with the good man in the safe, good house.
