used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHN BUNYAN AND THE PILGRIM's PROGRESS The story begins in this way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I dreamed, and, behold, I saw a man clothed in rags standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back."
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading JOHN BUNYAN AND THE PILGRIM's PROGRESS The story begins in this way.
see with attention
From this reading I dreamed, and, behold, I saw a man clothed in rags standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I dreamed, and, behold, I saw a man clothed in rags standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back."
BUNYANnounUS /ˈbʌnjən/
English preacher and author of an allegorical novel, Pilgrim's Progress (1628-1688)
From this reading JOHN BUNYAN AND THE PILGRIM's PROGRESS The story begins in this way.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading I dreamed, and, behold, I saw a man clothed in rags standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A man called Evangelist met the man with a burden on his back.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading I dreamed, and, behold, I saw a man clothed in rags standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We wonder why the man had a burden on his back, and we wish we could help him to get rid of it.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
EvangelistnounUS /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/
a preacher of the Christian gospel
From this reading A man called Evangelist met the man with a burden on his back.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I dreamed, and, behold, I saw a man clothed in rags standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I dreamed, and, behold, I saw a man clothed in rags standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We wonder why the man had a burden on his back, and we wish we could help him to get rid of it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I dreamed, and, behold, I saw a man clothed in rags standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We wonder why the man had a burden on his back, and we wish we could help him to get rid of it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I dreamed, and, behold, I saw a man clothed in rags standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading We wonder why the man had a burden on his back, and we wish we could help him to get rid of it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We wonder why the man had a burden on his back, and we wish we could help him to get rid of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I dreamed, and, behold, I saw a man clothed in rags standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I dreamed, and, behold, I saw a man clothed in rags standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOHN BUNYAN AND THE PILGRIM's PROGRESS The story begins in this way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We wonder why the man had a burden on his back, and we wish we could help him to get rid of it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN BUNYAN AND THE PILGRIM's PROGRESS The story begins in this way.
set down according to a plan
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
set afire or burning
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I dreamed, and, behold, I saw a man clothed in rags standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading A man called Evangelist met the man with a burden on his back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I dreamed, and, behold, I saw a man clothed in rags standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back."
PILGRIM'snounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
possessive form of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading JOHN BUNYAN AND THE PILGRIM's PROGRESS The story begins in this way.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading JOHN BUNYAN AND THE PILGRIM's PROGRESS The story begins in this way.
ragsnounUS /ræɡz/
plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading I dreamed, and, behold, I saw a man clothed in rags standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back."
relieve from
From this reading We wonder why the man had a burden on his back, and we wish we could help him to get rid of it.
cut with a saw
From this reading I dreamed, and, behold, I saw a man clothed in rags standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back."
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
having a supporting base
From this reading I dreamed, and, behold, I saw a man clothed in rags standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading JOHN BUNYAN AND THE PILGRIM's PROGRESS The story begins in this way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOHN BUNYAN AND THE PILGRIM's PROGRESS The story begins in this way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading JOHN BUNYAN AND THE PILGRIM's PROGRESS The story begins in this way.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I dreamed, and, behold, I saw a man clothed in rags standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading JOHN BUNYAN AND THE PILGRIM's PROGRESS The story begins in this way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We wonder why the man had a burden on his back, and we wish we could help him to get rid of it.
in or at the place that
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading We wonder why the man had a burden on his back, and we wish we could help him to get rid of it.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading We wonder why the man had a burden on his back, and we wish we could help him to get rid of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I dreamed, and, behold, I saw a man clothed in rags standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back."
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading We wonder why the man had a burden on his back, and we wish we could help him to get rid of it.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream.
