used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Abraham at once saw that the likeness was that of the man by his side, and the clergyman sank to the ground in a swoon.
AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading Abraham at once saw that the likeness was that of the man by his side, and the clergyman sank to the ground in a swoon.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Abraham at once saw that the likeness was that of the man by his side, and the clergyman sank to the ground in a swoon.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The minister soon recovered, but as he was too weak to walk, the old man ran to the belfry to beg the ringers to come to his assistance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Abraham at once saw that the likeness was that of the man by his side, and the clergyman sank to the ground in a swoon.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading The minister soon recovered, but as he was too weak to walk, the old man ran to the belfry to beg the ringers to come to his assistance.
belfrynounUS /ˈbelfri/
a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building
From this reading The minister soon recovered, but as he was too weak to walk, the old man ran to the belfry to beg the ringers to come to his assistance.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
the act of burning something
From this reading When these men came round to the porch the fire was still burning, the flickering flames of various colours casting dancing shadows upon the walls.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When these men came round to the porch the fire was still burning, the flickering flames of various colours casting dancing shadows upon the walls.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading When these men came round to the porch the fire was still burning, the flickering flames of various colours casting dancing shadows upon the walls.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
clashingadjectiveUS /ˈklæʃɪŋ/
sharply and harshly discordant
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Abraham at once saw that the likeness was that of the man by his side, and the clergyman sank to the ground in a swoon.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading When these men came round to the porch the fire was still burning, the flickering flames of various colours casting dancing shadows upon the walls.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The minister soon recovered, but as he was too weak to walk, the old man ran to the belfry to beg the ringers to come to his assistance.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading When these men came round to the porch the fire was still burning, the flickering flames of various colours casting dancing shadows upon the walls.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
start firing a weapon
From this reading When these men came round to the porch the fire was still burning, the flickering flames of various colours casting dancing shadows upon the walls.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading When these men came round to the porch the fire was still burning, the flickering flames of various colours casting dancing shadows upon the walls.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading When these men came round to the porch the fire was still burning, the flickering flames of various colours casting dancing shadows upon the walls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Abraham at once saw that the likeness was that of the man by his side, and the clergyman sank to the ground in a swoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Abraham at once saw that the likeness was that of the man by his side, and the clergyman sank to the ground in a swoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Abraham at once saw that the likeness was that of the man by his side, and the clergyman sank to the ground in a swoon.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
lethargynounUS /ˈleθərdʒi/
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading Abraham at once saw that the likeness was that of the man by his side, and the clergyman sank to the ground in a swoon.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
for more time
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Abraham at once saw that the likeness was that of the man by his side, and the clergyman sank to the ground in a swoon.
the force of workers available
From this reading When these men came round to the porch the fire was still burning, the flickering flames of various colours casting dancing shadows upon the walls.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The minister soon recovered, but as he was too weak to walk, the old man ran to the belfry to beg the ringers to come to his assistance.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
on one occasion
From this reading Abraham at once saw that the likeness was that of the man by his side, and the clergyman sank to the ground in a swoon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading When these men came round to the porch the fire was still burning, the flickering flames of various colours casting dancing shadows upon the walls.
predecessorsnounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The minister soon recovered, but as he was too weak to walk, the old man ran to the belfry to beg the ringers to come to his assistance.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading The minister soon recovered, but as he was too weak to walk, the old man ran to the belfry to beg the ringers to come to his assistance.
restoringverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
ringersnounUS /ˈrɪŋərz/
plural of “ringer” — a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)
From this reading The minister soon recovered, but as he was too weak to walk, the old man ran to the belfry to beg the ringers to come to his assistance.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When these men came round to the porch the fire was still burning, the flickering flames of various colours casting dancing shadows upon the walls.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Abraham at once saw that the likeness was that of the man by his side, and the clergyman sank to the ground in a swoon.
cut with a saw
From this reading Abraham at once saw that the likeness was that of the man by his side, and the clergyman sank to the ground in a swoon.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading When these men came round to the porch the fire was still burning, the flickering flames of various colours casting dancing shadows upon the walls.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Abraham at once saw that the likeness was that of the man by his side, and the clergyman sank to the ground in a swoon.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
in the near future
From this reading The minister soon recovered, but as he was too weak to walk, the old man ran to the belfry to beg the ringers to come to his assistance.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
not in physical motion
From this reading When these men came round to the porch the fire was still burning, the flickering flames of various colours casting dancing shadows upon the walls.
swoonverbUS /swuːn/
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading Abraham at once saw that the likeness was that of the man by his side, and the clergyman sank to the ground in a swoon.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Abraham at once saw that the likeness was that of the man by his side, and the clergyman sank to the ground in a swoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When these men came round to the porch the fire was still burning, the flickering flames of various colours casting dancing shadows upon the walls.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading For some time the old man was too much affected by the lingering face to think of restoring the unconscious man at his feet; but at length the clashing of the bells over his head, as they rang forth a Christmas greeting, called him to himself, and he bent over the prostrate form of his friend.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When these men came round to the porch the fire was still burning, the flickering flames of various colours casting dancing shadows upon the walls.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading When these men came round to the porch the fire was still burning, the flickering flames of various colours casting dancing shadows upon the walls.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The minister soon recovered, but as he was too weak to walk, the old man ran to the belfry to beg the ringers to come to his assistance.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading When these men came round to the porch the fire was still burning, the flickering flames of various colours casting dancing shadows upon the walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Abraham at once saw that the likeness was that of the man by his side, and the clergyman sank to the ground in a swoon.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading The minister soon recovered, but as he was too weak to walk, the old man ran to the belfry to beg the ringers to come to his assistance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
at the time that
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Both spectators had almost unconsciously recognised the features of several of the villagers, when they were aroused from their lethargy of terror by the appearance of one face, which seemed to linger longer than its predecessors had done.
