Chapter XII · Chapter 12

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Now, Giant Despair had a wife, and her name was Diffidence.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the flesh, Will seek its ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new griefs into; Who seek to please the flesh, themselves undo."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

for the reason that

From this reading Now in this place Christian had double sorrow, because it was through his unadvised counsel they were brought into this distress.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading So when he was gone to bed, he told his wife what he had done; to-wit, that he had taken a couple of prisoners and cast them into his dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Now in this place Christian had double sorrow, because it was through his unadvised counsel they were brought into this distress.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the flesh, Will seek its ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new griefs into; Who seek to please the flesh, themselves undo."

an occurrence of something

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

put or send forth

From this reading So when he was gone to bed, he told his wife what he had done; to-wit, that he had taken a couple of prisoners and cast them into his dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Now in this place Christian had double sorrow, because it was through his unadvised counsel they were brought into this distress.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading Now in this place Christian had double sorrow, because it was through his unadvised counsel they were brought into this distress.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading So when he was gone to bed, he told his wife what he had done; to-wit, that he had taken a couple of prisoners and cast them into his dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Now, Giant Despair had a wife, and her name was Diffidence.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

lack of self-confidence

From this reading Now, Giant Despair had a wife, and her name was Diffidence.

psychological suffering

From this reading Now in this place Christian had double sorrow, because it was through his unadvised counsel they were brought into this distress.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the flesh, Will seek its ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new griefs into; Who seek to please the flesh, themselves undo."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading So when he was gone to bed, he told his wife what he had done; to-wit, that he had taken a couple of prisoners and cast them into his dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds.

increase twofold

From this reading Now in this place Christian had double sorrow, because it was through his unadvised counsel they were brought into this distress.

take in liquids

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading So when he was gone to bed, he told his wife what he had done; to-wit, that he had taken a couple of prisoners and cast them into his dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds.

move gently or carefully

From this reading "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the flesh, Will seek its ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new griefs into; Who seek to please the flesh, themselves undo."

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the flesh, Will seek its ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new griefs into; Who seek to please the flesh, themselves undo."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So when he was gone to bed, he told his wife what he had done; to-wit, that he had taken a couple of prisoners and cast them into his dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Now, Giant Despair had a wife, and her name was Diffidence.

destroyed or killed

From this reading So when he was gone to bed, he told his wife what he had done; to-wit, that he had taken a couple of prisoners and cast them into his dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds.

make happy or satisfied

From this reading "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the flesh, Will seek its ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new griefs into; Who seek to please the flesh, themselves undo."

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From this reading "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the flesh, Will seek its ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new griefs into; Who seek to please the flesh, themselves undo."

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading So when he was gone to bed, he told his wife what he had done; to-wit, that he had taken a couple of prisoners and cast them into his dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Now in this place Christian had double sorrow, because it was through his unadvised counsel they were brought into this distress.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So when he was gone to bed, he told his wife what he had done; to-wit, that he had taken a couple of prisoners and cast them into his dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Now, Giant Despair had a wife, and her name was Diffidence.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Now in this place Christian had double sorrow, because it was through his unadvised counsel they were brought into this distress.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Now in this place Christian had double sorrow, because it was through his unadvised counsel they were brought into this distress.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now in this place Christian had double sorrow, because it was through his unadvised counsel they were brought into this distress.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the flesh, Will seek its ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new griefs into; Who seek to please the flesh, themselves undo."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Now, Giant Despair had a wife, and her name was Diffidence.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the flesh, Will seek its ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new griefs into; Who seek to please the flesh, themselves undo."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now in this place Christian had double sorrow, because it was through his unadvised counsel they were brought into this distress.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the flesh, Will seek its ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new griefs into; Who seek to please the flesh, themselves undo."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So when he was gone to bed, he told his wife what he had done; to-wit, that he had taken a couple of prisoners and cast them into his dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the flesh, Will seek its ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new griefs into; Who seek to please the flesh, themselves undo."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Now in this place Christian had double sorrow, because it was through his unadvised counsel they were brought into this distress.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the flesh, Will seek its ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new griefs into; Who seek to please the flesh, themselves undo."

thrust or throw into

From this reading "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the flesh, Will seek its ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new griefs into; Who seek to please the flesh, themselves undo."

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading So when he was gone to bed, he told his wife what he had done; to-wit, that he had taken a couple of prisoners and cast them into his dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

try to get or reach

From this reading "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the flesh, Will seek its ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new griefs into; Who seek to please the flesh, themselves undo."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So when he was gone to bed, he told his wife what he had done; to-wit, that he had taken a couple of prisoners and cast them into his dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Now in this place Christian had double sorrow, because it was through his unadvised counsel they were brought into this distress.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading So when he was gone to bed, he told his wife what he had done; to-wit, that he had taken a couple of prisoners and cast them into his dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So when he was gone to bed, he told his wife what he had done; to-wit, that he had taken a couple of prisoners and cast them into his dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the flesh, Will seek its ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new griefs into; Who seek to please the flesh, themselves undo."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading So when he was gone to bed, he told his wife what he had done; to-wit, that he had taken a couple of prisoners and cast them into his dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the flesh, Will seek its ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new griefs into; Who seek to please the flesh, themselves undo."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

by that means or because of that

From this reading "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the flesh, Will seek its ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new griefs into; Who seek to please the flesh, themselves undo."

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Now in this place Christian had double sorrow, because it was through his unadvised counsel they were brought into this distress.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Now in this place Christian had double sorrow, because it was through his unadvised counsel they were brought into this distress.

up to a particular time

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading So when he was gone to bed, he told his wife what he had done; to-wit, that he had taken a couple of prisoners and cast them into his dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading So when he was gone to bed, he told his wife what he had done; to-wit, that he had taken a couple of prisoners and cast them into his dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds.

gradually intrusive without right or permission

From this reading So when he was gone to bed, he told his wife what he had done; to-wit, that he had taken a couple of prisoners and cast them into his dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds.

without careful prior deliberation or counsel

From this reading Now in this place Christian had double sorrow, because it was through his unadvised counsel they were brought into this distress.

cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect

From this reading "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the flesh, Will seek its ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new griefs into; Who seek to please the flesh, themselves undo."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Now in this place Christian had double sorrow, because it was through his unadvised counsel they were brought into this distress.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading So when he was gone to bed, he told his wife what he had done; to-wit, that he had taken a couple of prisoners and cast them into his dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds.

at the time that

From this reading So when he was gone to bed, he told his wife what he had done; to-wit, that he had taken a couple of prisoners and cast them into his dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds.

which person or people

From this reading "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the flesh, Will seek its ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new griefs into; Who seek to please the flesh, themselves undo."

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Now, Giant Despair had a wife, and her name was Diffidence.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the flesh, Will seek its ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new griefs into; Who seek to please the flesh, themselves undo."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Here, then, they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were, therefore, here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance.