used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the mean time my beautiful sisters pined, neglected and sorrowful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stared at me insolently, and said that I had better get my father’s friend Caiaphas to revise his guardianship.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In the mean time my beautiful sisters pined, neglected and sorrowful.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He stared at me insolently, and said that I had better get my father’s friend Caiaphas to revise his guardianship.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
a youthful male person
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
Caiaphas
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From this reading He stared at me insolently, and said that I had better get my father’s friend Caiaphas to revise his guardianship.
cataractnounUS /ˈkætərækt/
an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading Magistus rarely visited them; and when he did, he was guilty of coarse familiarities which shocked and repelled them.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Magistus rarely visited them; and when he did, he was guilty of coarse familiarities which shocked and repelled them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
put on clothes
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
familiarities
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From this reading Magistus rarely visited them; and when he did, he was guilty of coarse familiarities which shocked and repelled them.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He stared at me insolently, and said that I had better get my father’s friend Caiaphas to revise his guardianship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He stared at me insolently, and said that I had better get my father’s friend Caiaphas to revise his guardianship.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He stared at me insolently, and said that I had better get my father’s friend Caiaphas to revise his guardianship.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
guardianshipnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənʃɪp/
attention and management implying responsibility for safety
From this reading He stared at me insolently, and said that I had better get my father’s friend Caiaphas to revise his guardianship.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Magistus rarely visited them; and when he did, he was guilty of coarse familiarities which shocked and repelled them.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He stared at me insolently, and said that I had better get my father’s friend Caiaphas to revise his guardianship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Magistus rarely visited them; and when he did, he was guilty of coarse familiarities which shocked and repelled them.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He stared at me insolently, and said that I had better get my father’s friend Caiaphas to revise his guardianship.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the mean time my beautiful sisters pined, neglected and sorrowful.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
insolentlyadverb
in an insolent manner
From this reading He stared at me insolently, and said that I had better get my father’s friend Caiaphas to revise his guardianship.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
Magistus
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From this reading Magistus rarely visited them; and when he did, he was guilty of coarse familiarities which shocked and repelled them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
social deportment
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He stared at me insolently, and said that I had better get my father’s friend Caiaphas to revise his guardianship.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In the mean time my beautiful sisters pined, neglected and sorrowful.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In the mean time my beautiful sisters pined, neglected and sorrowful.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading In the mean time my beautiful sisters pined, neglected and sorrowful.
neglectingverbUS /nɪˈɡlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
something you have to do
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Magistus rarely visited them; and when he did, he was guilty of coarse familiarities which shocked and repelled them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
pinedverbUS /paɪnd/
past form of “pine” — have a desire for something or someone who is not present
From this reading In the mean time my beautiful sisters pined, neglected and sorrowful.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Magistus rarely visited them; and when he did, he was guilty of coarse familiarities which shocked and repelled them.
repelledverbUS /rəˈpeld/
inflected form of “repel” — cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading Magistus rarely visited them; and when he did, he was guilty of coarse familiarities which shocked and repelled them.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
reviseverbUS /rɪˈvaɪz/
make revisions in
From this reading He stared at me insolently, and said that I had better get my father’s friend Caiaphas to revise his guardianship.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He stared at me insolently, and said that I had better get my father’s friend Caiaphas to revise his guardianship.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Magistus rarely visited them; and when he did, he was guilty of coarse familiarities which shocked and repelled them.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading In the mean time my beautiful sisters pined, neglected and sorrowful.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading In the mean time my beautiful sisters pined, neglected and sorrowful.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He stared at me insolently, and said that I had better get my father’s friend Caiaphas to revise his guardianship.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
moving very fast
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He stared at me insolently, and said that I had better get my father’s friend Caiaphas to revise his guardianship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the mean time my beautiful sisters pined, neglected and sorrowful.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Magistus rarely visited them; and when he did, he was guilty of coarse familiarities which shocked and repelled them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the mean time my beautiful sisters pined, neglected and sorrowful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Magistus rarely visited them; and when he did, he was guilty of coarse familiarities which shocked and repelled them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Magistus rarely visited them; and when he did, he was guilty of coarse familiarities which shocked and repelled them.
at the time that
From this reading Magistus rarely visited them; and when he did, he was guilty of coarse familiarities which shocked and repelled them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Magistus rarely visited them; and when he did, he was guilty of coarse familiarities which shocked and repelled them.
which person or people
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Like a man who sits helpless in a boat without oars, gliding down a swift current, and hears the far-off but inevitable cataract, I contemplated the dark future that awaited us.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I summoned courage, boy as I was, on one of these occasions to reproach him bitterly for these things; for neglecting our education, our dress, our manners, our comforts; and for falling himself into habits which would certainly lead to the ruin of us all.
