used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A year had passed since the events narrated in the last chapter, and had brought with it many changes.
ABDIEL
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From this reading ABDIEL [Greek: Phtheirousin aethae chraesth’ omiliai kakai].--MENANDEB.
aethae
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From this reading ABDIEL [Greek: Phtheirousin aethae chraesth’ omiliai kakai].--MENANDEB.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The memories of Russell were getting dim; the resolutions made during his illness had vanished; the bad habits laid aside after his death had been resumed.
anew
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
(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 All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A year had passed since the events narrated in the last chapter, and had brought with it many changes.
on or to one side
From this reading The memories of Russell were getting dim; the resolutions made during his illness had vanished; the bad habits laid aside after his death had been resumed.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The memories of Russell were getting dim; the resolutions made during his illness had vanished; the bad habits laid aside after his death had been resumed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The memories of Russell were getting dim; the resolutions made during his illness had vanished; the bad habits laid aside after his death had been resumed.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A year had passed since the events narrated in the last chapter, and had brought with it many changes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading A year had passed since the events narrated in the last chapter, and had brought with it many changes.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A year had passed since the events narrated in the last chapter, and had brought with it many changes.
chraesth
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From this reading ABDIEL [Greek: Phtheirousin aethae chraesth’ omiliai kakai].--MENANDEB.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The memories of Russell were getting dim; the resolutions made during his illness had vanished; the bad habits laid aside after his death had been resumed.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The memories of Russell were getting dim; the resolutions made during his illness had vanished; the bad habits laid aside after his death had been resumed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The memories of Russell were getting dim; the resolutions made during his illness had vanished; the bad habits laid aside after his death had been resumed.
Eric
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From this reading To Eric the changes were not for good.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A year had passed since the events narrated in the last chapter, and had brought with it many changes.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To Eric the changes were not for good.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The memories of Russell were getting dim; the resolutions made during his illness had vanished; the bad habits laid aside after his death had been resumed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To Eric the changes were not for good.
in a gradual manner
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading ABDIEL [Greek: Phtheirousin aethae chraesth’ omiliai kakai].--MENANDEB.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading The memories of Russell were getting dim; the resolutions made during his illness had vanished; the bad habits laid aside after his death had been resumed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A year had passed since the events narrated in the last chapter, and had brought with it many changes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The memories of Russell were getting dim; the resolutions made during his illness had vanished; the bad habits laid aside after his death had been resumed.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The memories of Russell were getting dim; the resolutions made during his illness had vanished; the bad habits laid aside after his death had been resumed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A year had passed since the events narrated in the last chapter, and had brought with it many changes.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A year had passed since the events narrated in the last chapter, and had brought with it many changes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
kakai
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From this reading ABDIEL [Greek: Phtheirousin aethae chraesth’ omiliai kakai].--MENANDEB.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The memories of Russell were getting dim; the resolutions made during his illness had vanished; the bad habits laid aside after his death had been resumed.
immediately past
From this reading A year had passed since the events narrated in the last chapter, and had brought with it many changes.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The memories of Russell were getting dim; the resolutions made during his illness had vanished; the bad habits laid aside after his death had been resumed.
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 A year had passed since the events narrated in the last chapter, and had brought with it many changes.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading The memories of Russell were getting dim; the resolutions made during his illness had vanished; the bad habits laid aside after his death had been resumed.
MENANDEB
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From this reading ABDIEL [Greek: Phtheirousin aethae chraesth’ omiliai kakai].--MENANDEB.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading A year had passed since the events narrated in the last chapter, and had brought with it many changes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To Eric the changes were not for good.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The memories of Russell were getting dim; the resolutions made during his illness had vanished; the bad habits laid aside after his death had been resumed.
omiliai
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From this reading ABDIEL [Greek: Phtheirousin aethae chraesth’ omiliai kakai].--MENANDEB.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A year had passed since the events narrated in the last chapter, and had brought with it many changes.
Phtheirousin
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From this reading ABDIEL [Greek: Phtheirousin aethae chraesth’ omiliai kakai].--MENANDEB.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The memories of Russell were getting dim; the resolutions made during his illness had vanished; the bad habits laid aside after his death had been resumed.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The memories of Russell were getting dim; the resolutions made during his illness had vanished; the bad habits laid aside after his death had been resumed.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading The memories of Russell were getting dim; the resolutions made during his illness had vanished; the bad habits laid aside after his death had been resumed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A year had passed since the events narrated in the last chapter, and had brought with it many changes.
in the near future
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A year had passed since the events narrated in the last chapter, and had brought with it many changes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Eric the changes were not for good.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
having passed out of existence
From this reading The memories of Russell were getting dim; the resolutions made during his illness had vanished; the bad habits laid aside after his death had been resumed.
precisely as stated
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
weakeradjectiveUS /ˈwiːkər/
comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To Eric the changes were not for good.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading All this took place very gradually; there were many inward struggles, much occasional remorse, but the struggles by degrees grew weaker, and remorse lost its sting, and Eric Williams soon learned again to follow the multitude to do evil.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A year had passed since the events narrated in the last chapter, and had brought with it many changes.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A year had passed since the events narrated in the last chapter, and had brought with it many changes.
