used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The decoy was to be visited; and the garden, with its rare flowers ranged in their beds as by the rod of a magical mathematician.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Christian pointed out to his companion, as he was being carried in at the gate, the motto which he had chosen for an inscription, "Peaceful is my garden."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The decoy was to be visited; and the garden, with its rare flowers ranged in their beds as by the rod of a magical mathematician.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Christian pointed out to his companion, as he was being carried in at the gate, the motto which he had chosen for an inscription, "Peaceful is my garden."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
for the reason that
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The decoy was to be visited; and the garden, with its rare flowers ranged in their beds as by the rod of a magical mathematician.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They set forth the next morning for the dwelling of the peasant who had undertaken to lodge the workmen during the time of their being employed in the neighbourhood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Christian pointed out to his companion, as he was being carried in at the gate, the motto which he had chosen for an inscription, "Peaceful is my garden."
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Christian pointed out to his companion, as he was being carried in at the gate, the motto which he had chosen for an inscription, "Peaceful is my garden."
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Christian pointed out to his companion, as he was being carried in at the gate, the motto which he had chosen for an inscription, "Peaceful is my garden."
decoynounUS /dəˈkɔɪ/
a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
From this reading The decoy was to be visited; and the garden, with its rare flowers ranged in their beds as by the rod of a magical mathematician.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading They set forth the next morning for the dwelling of the peasant who had undertaken to lodge the workmen during the time of their being employed in the neighbourhood.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading They set forth the next morning for the dwelling of the peasant who had undertaken to lodge the workmen during the time of their being employed in the neighbourhood.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading They set forth the next morning for the dwelling of the peasant who had undertaken to lodge the workmen during the time of their being employed in the neighbourhood.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
apart from; not including
From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
a social unit living together
From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
fatiguingverbUS /fəˈtiːɡɪŋ/
-ing form of “fatigue” — lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The decoy was to be visited; and the garden, with its rare flowers ranged in their beds as by the rod of a magical mathematician.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They set forth the next morning for the dwelling of the peasant who had undertaken to lodge the workmen during the time of their being employed in the neighbourhood.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They set forth the next morning for the dwelling of the peasant who had undertaken to lodge the workmen during the time of their being employed in the neighbourhood.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The decoy was to be visited; and the garden, with its rare flowers ranged in their beds as by the rod of a magical mathematician.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Christian pointed out to his companion, as he was being carried in at the gate, the motto which he had chosen for an inscription, "Peaceful is my garden."
Gertrude
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From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They set forth the next morning for the dwelling of the peasant who had undertaken to lodge the workmen during the time of their being employed in the neighbourhood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
Heins
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From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading Christian pointed out to his companion, as he was being carried in at the gate, the motto which he had chosen for an inscription, "Peaceful is my garden."
inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Christian pointed out to his companion, as he was being carried in at the gate, the motto which he had chosen for an inscription, "Peaceful is my garden."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The decoy was to be visited; and the garden, with its rare flowers ranged in their beds as by the rod of a magical mathematician.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading They set forth the next morning for the dwelling of the peasant who had undertaken to lodge the workmen during the time of their being employed in the neighbourhood.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading The decoy was to be visited; and the garden, with its rare flowers ranged in their beds as by the rod of a magical mathematician.
mathematiciannounUS /ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃən/
a person skilled in mathematics
From this reading The decoy was to be visited; and the garden, with its rare flowers ranged in their beds as by the rod of a magical mathematician.
merchant'snounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
possessive form of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They set forth the next morning for the dwelling of the peasant who had undertaken to lodge the workmen during the time of their being employed in the neighbourhood.
mottonounUS /ˈmɑːtoʊ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading Christian pointed out to his companion, as he was being carried in at the gate, the motto which he had chosen for an inscription, "Peaceful is my garden."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Christian pointed out to his companion, as he was being carried in at the gate, the motto which he had chosen for an inscription, "Peaceful is my garden."
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading They set forth the next morning for the dwelling of the peasant who had undertaken to lodge the workmen during the time of their being employed in the neighbourhood.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading They set forth the next morning for the dwelling of the peasant who had undertaken to lodge the workmen during the time of their being employed in the neighbourhood.
not any; not one
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Christian pointed out to his companion, as he was being carried in at the gate, the motto which he had chosen for an inscription, "Peaceful is my garden."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
PeacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Christian pointed out to his companion, as he was being carried in at the gate, the motto which he had chosen for an inscription, "Peaceful is my garden."
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading They set forth the next morning for the dwelling of the peasant who had undertaken to lodge the workmen during the time of their being employed in the neighbourhood.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
having a point
From this reading Christian pointed out to his companion, as he was being carried in at the gate, the motto which he had chosen for an inscription, "Peaceful is my garden."
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading The decoy was to be visited; and the garden, with its rare flowers ranged in their beds as by the rod of a magical mathematician.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The decoy was to be visited; and the garden, with its rare flowers ranged in their beds as by the rod of a magical mathematician.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading The decoy was to be visited; and the garden, with its rare flowers ranged in their beds as by the rod of a magical mathematician.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They set forth the next morning for the dwelling of the peasant who had undertaken to lodge the workmen during the time of their being employed in the neighbourhood.
signalizeverb
provide with traffic signals
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
Slyk
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From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They set forth the next morning for the dwelling of the peasant who had undertaken to lodge the workmen during the time of their being employed in the neighbourhood.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading They set forth the next morning for the dwelling of the peasant who had undertaken to lodge the workmen during the time of their being employed in the neighbourhood.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The decoy was to be visited; and the garden, with its rare flowers ranged in their beds as by the rod of a magical mathematician.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
which person or people
From this reading They set forth the next morning for the dwelling of the peasant who had undertaken to lodge the workmen during the time of their being employed in the neighbourhood.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The decoy was to be visited; and the garden, with its rare flowers ranged in their beds as by the rod of a magical mathematician.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading They set forth the next morning for the dwelling of the peasant who had undertaken to lodge the workmen during the time of their being employed in the neighbourhood.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The whole family party accompanied them, except Christian and his inseparable friend Gertrude, who remained behind to enjoy pleasures which would be less fatiguing to the invalid.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Slyk and Heins were equally anxious to lose no time in viewing the scene of their undertaking; the former, because he disliked any delay in getting possession of the young merchant's money, and the latter, because he was anxious to signalize himself by illustrious success.
