used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading How can you abandon your own flesh and blood?"--"O sir!" says he, "the Lord forbid!
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I do not abandon them, I work for them as much as I am able; and, blessed be the Lord!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I do not abandon them, I work for them as much as I am able; and, blessed be the Lord!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How can you abandon your own flesh and blood?"--"O sir!" says he, "the Lord forbid!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I do not abandon them, I work for them as much as I am able; and, blessed be the Lord!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "But," said I, "why do you not come at them?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I do not abandon them, I work for them as much as I am able; and, blessed be the Lord!
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading I do not abandon them, I work for them as much as I am able; and, blessed be the Lord!
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading How can you abandon your own flesh and blood?"--"O sir!" says he, "the Lord forbid!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But," said I, "why do you not come at them?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading How can you abandon your own flesh and blood?"--"O sir!" says he, "the Lord forbid!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "But," said I, "why do you not come at them?
a state at a particular time
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "But," said I, "why do you not come at them?
ejaculationnounUS /iˌdʒækjuːˈleɪʃən/
an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
a social unit living together
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading How can you abandon your own flesh and blood?"--"O sir!" says he, "the Lord forbid!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I do not abandon them, I work for them as much as I am able; and, blessed be the Lord!
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading How can you abandon your own flesh and blood?"--"O sir!" says he, "the Lord forbid!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I keep them from want."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How can you abandon your own flesh and blood?"--"O sir!" says he, "the Lord forbid!
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
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From this reading How can you abandon your own flesh and blood?"--"O sir!" says he, "the Lord forbid!
hypocritenounUS /ˈhɪpəkrɪt/
a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But," said I, "why do you not come at them?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I keep them from want."
held up in the air
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading How can you abandon your own flesh and blood?"--"O sir!" says he, "the Lord forbid!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I do not abandon them, I work for them as much as I am able; and, blessed be the Lord!
not any; not one
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But," said I, "why do you not come at them?
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading How can you abandon your own flesh and blood?"--"O sir!" says he, "the Lord forbid!
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading How can you abandon your own flesh and blood?"--"O sir!" says he, "the Lord forbid!
in the near future
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But," said I, "why do you not come at them?
express in words
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading How can you abandon your own flesh and blood?"--"O sir!" says he, "the Lord forbid!
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
term of address for a man
From this reading How can you abandon your own flesh and blood?"--"O sir!" says he, "the Lord forbid!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How can you abandon your own flesh and blood?"--"O sir!" says he, "the Lord forbid!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "But," said I, "why do you not come at them?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I keep them from want."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "But," said I, "why do you not come at them?
in the company of; together with
From this reading And with that I observed he lifted up his eyes to heaven with a countenance that presently told me I had happened on a man that was no hypocrite, but a serious, religious, good man; and his ejaculation was an expression of thankfulness, that, in such a condition as he was in, he should be able to say his family did not want.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I do not abandon them, I work for them as much as I am able; and, blessed be the Lord!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But," said I, "why do you not come at them?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How can you abandon your own flesh and blood?"--"O sir!" says he, "the Lord forbid!
