used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Thou?" exclaimed Ivor, with a slight touch of contempt in his tone.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is not strange that this old warrior should doubt of the courage or capacity of one who preaches the gospel of peace.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading But it is not strange that this old warrior should doubt of the courage or capacity of one who preaches the gospel of peace.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading "Thou?" exclaimed Ivor, with a slight touch of contempt in his tone.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading But it is not strange that this old warrior should doubt of the courage or capacity of one who preaches the gospel of peace.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But it is not strange that this old warrior should doubt of the courage or capacity of one who preaches the gospel of peace.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Thou?" exclaimed Ivor, with a slight touch of contempt in his tone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
gospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading But it is not strange that this old warrior should doubt of the courage or capacity of one who preaches the gospel of peace.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
hermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
Hilda
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From this reading "Hold thy peace, Ivor," said Hilda quickly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Thou?" exclaimed Ivor, with a slight touch of contempt in his tone.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hold thy peace, Ivor," said Hilda quickly.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Thou?" exclaimed Ivor, with a slight touch of contempt in his tone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is not strange that this old warrior should doubt of the courage or capacity of one who preaches the gospel of peace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it is not strange that this old warrior should doubt of the courage or capacity of one who preaches the gospel of peace.
Ivor
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From this reading "Thou?" exclaimed Ivor, with a slight touch of contempt in his tone.
knowest
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From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Thou?" exclaimed Ivor, with a slight touch of contempt in his tone.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But it is not strange that this old warrior should doubt of the courage or capacity of one who preaches the gospel of peace.
on one occasion
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But it is not strange that this old warrior should doubt of the courage or capacity of one who preaches the gospel of peace.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But it is not strange that this old warrior should doubt of the courage or capacity of one who preaches the gospel of peace.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "Hold thy peace, Ivor," said Hilda quickly.
preachesverbUS /ˈpriːtʃɪz/
third-person singular of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading But it is not strange that this old warrior should doubt of the courage or capacity of one who preaches the gospel of peace.
with speed
From this reading "Hold thy peace, Ivor," said Hilda quickly.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hold thy peace, Ivor," said Hilda quickly.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But it is not strange that this old warrior should doubt of the courage or capacity of one who preaches the gospel of peace.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "Thou?" exclaimed Ivor, with a slight touch of contempt in his tone.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading But it is not strange that this old warrior should doubt of the courage or capacity of one who preaches the gospel of peace.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Thou?" exclaimed Ivor, with a slight touch of contempt in his tone.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Hold thy peace, Ivor," said Hilda quickly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Thou?" exclaimed Ivor, with a slight touch of contempt in his tone.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "Thou?" exclaimed Ivor, with a slight touch of contempt in his tone.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
undertakesverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪks/
third-person singular of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading But it is not strange that this old warrior should doubt of the courage or capacity of one who preaches the gospel of peace.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
which person or people
From this reading But it is not strange that this old warrior should doubt of the courage or capacity of one who preaches the gospel of peace.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "This man has saved my life once, as thou knowest, and well assured am I that what he undertakes to do he will accomplish."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Thou?" exclaimed Ivor, with a slight touch of contempt in his tone.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Now thanks to thee, Hilda, for that," said the hermit heartily; "not that I boast of being sure to accomplish what I undertake, yet I never offer to attempt what I have not some reasonable hope of being able to do.
