used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But very soon she closed her books and with folded hands thanked God that she was no longer lonely and forsaken, but had a true friend who could help and protect her.
(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 All through the day there had been so much to see to, that she had had no time to think of her loss.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
any person at all
From this reading But with the night grief had come in all its bitterness and driven sleep from her eyes, so she had risen before anyone else and begun to read.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All through the day there had been so much to see to, that she had had no time to think of her loss.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But with the night grief had come in all its bitterness and driven sleep from her eyes, so she had risen before anyone else and begun to read.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading But with the night grief had come in all its bitterness and driven sleep from her eyes, so she had risen before anyone else and begun to read.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading But very soon she closed her books and with folded hands thanked God that she was no longer lonely and forsaken, but had a true friend who could help and protect her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But with the night grief had come in all its bitterness and driven sleep from her eyes, so she had risen before anyone else and begun to read.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading But very soon she closed her books and with folded hands thanked God that she was no longer lonely and forsaken, but had a true friend who could help and protect her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But with the night grief had come in all its bitterness and driven sleep from her eyes, so she had risen before anyone else and begun to read.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But very soon she closed her books and with folded hands thanked God that she was no longer lonely and forsaken, but had a true friend who could help and protect her.
a female human offspring
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All through the day there had been so much to see to, that she had had no time to think of her loss.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading It was early morning, and scarcely twenty-four hours had passed since she had found her father lying dead upon the floor.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading But with the night grief had come in all its bitterness and driven sleep from her eyes, so she had risen before anyone else and begun to read.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was early morning, and scarcely twenty-four hours had passed since she had found her father lying dead upon the floor.
else
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From this reading But with the night grief had come in all its bitterness and driven sleep from her eyes, so she had risen before anyone else and begun to read.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But with the night grief had come in all its bitterness and driven sleep from her eyes, so she had risen before anyone else and begun to read.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was early morning, and scarcely twenty-four hours had passed since she had found her father lying dead upon the floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It was early morning, and scarcely twenty-four hours had passed since she had found her father lying dead upon the floor.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading But very soon she closed her books and with folded hands thanked God that she was no longer lonely and forsaken, but had a true friend who could help and protect her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
forsakenverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪkən/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading But very soon she closed her books and with folded hands thanked God that she was no longer lonely and forsaken, but had a true friend who could help and protect her.
set up or found
From this reading It was early morning, and scarcely twenty-four hours had passed since she had found her father lying dead upon the floor.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But very soon she closed her books and with folded hands thanked God that she was no longer lonely and forsaken, but had a true friend who could help and protect her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But with the night grief had come in all its bitterness and driven sleep from her eyes, so she had risen before anyone else and begun to read.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading But very soon she closed her books and with folded hands thanked God that she was no longer lonely and forsaken, but had a true friend who could help and protect her.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading But with the night grief had come in all its bitterness and driven sleep from her eyes, so she had risen before anyone else and begun to read.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was early morning, and scarcely twenty-four hours had passed since she had found her father lying dead upon the floor.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But very soon she closed her books and with folded hands thanked God that she was no longer lonely and forsaken, but had a true friend who could help and protect her.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But very soon she closed her books and with folded hands thanked God that she was no longer lonely and forsaken, but had a true friend who could help and protect her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was early morning, and scarcely twenty-four hours had passed since she had found her father lying dead upon the floor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was early morning, and scarcely twenty-four hours had passed since she had found her father lying dead upon the floor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But with the night grief had come in all its bitterness and driven sleep from her eyes, so she had risen before anyone else and begun to read.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading But very soon she closed her books and with folded hands thanked God that she was no longer lonely and forsaken, but had a true friend who could help and protect her.
for more time
From this reading But very soon she closed her books and with folded hands thanked God that she was no longer lonely and forsaken, but had a true friend who could help and protect her.
something that is lost
From this reading All through the day there had been so much to see to, that she had had no time to think of her loss.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading It was early morning, and scarcely twenty-four hours had passed since she had found her father lying dead upon the floor.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was early morning, and scarcely twenty-four hours had passed since she had found her father lying dead upon the floor.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading All through the day there had been so much to see to, that she had had no time to think of her loss.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But with the night grief had come in all its bitterness and driven sleep from her eyes, so she had risen before anyone else and begun to read.
not any; not one
From this reading All through the day there had been so much to see to, that she had had no time to think of her loss.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All through the day there had been so much to see to, that she had had no time to think of her loss.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was early morning, and scarcely twenty-four hours had passed since she had found her father lying dead upon the floor.
Pastor'snounUS /ˈpæstərz/
possessive form of “pastor” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading But very soon she closed her books and with folded hands thanked God that she was no longer lonely and forsaken, but had a true friend who could help and protect her.
Psalm-book
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From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But with the night grief had come in all its bitterness and driven sleep from her eyes, so she had risen before anyone else and begun to read.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading But with the night grief had come in all its bitterness and driven sleep from her eyes, so she had risen before anyone else and begun to read.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was early morning, and scarcely twenty-four hours had passed since she had found her father lying dead upon the floor.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All through the day there had been so much to see to, that she had had no time to think of her loss.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was early morning, and scarcely twenty-four hours had passed since she had found her father lying dead upon the floor.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was early morning, and scarcely twenty-four hours had passed since she had found her father lying dead upon the floor.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading But with the night grief had come in all its bitterness and driven sleep from her eyes, so she had risen before anyone else and begun to read.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All through the day there had been so much to see to, that she had had no time to think of her loss.
in the near future
From this reading But very soon she closed her books and with folded hands thanked God that she was no longer lonely and forsaken, but had a true friend who could help and protect her.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading But very soon she closed her books and with folded hands thanked God that she was no longer lonely and forsaken, but had a true friend who could help and protect her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All through the day there had been so much to see to, that she had had no time to think of her loss.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All through the day there had been so much to see to, that she had had no time to think of her loss.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading All through the day there had been so much to see to, that she had had no time to think of her loss.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All through the day there had been so much to see to, that she had had no time to think of her loss.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All through the day there had been so much to see to, that she had had no time to think of her loss.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All through the day there had been so much to see to, that she had had no time to think of her loss.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But very soon she closed her books and with folded hands thanked God that she was no longer lonely and forsaken, but had a true friend who could help and protect her.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading It was early morning, and scarcely twenty-four hours had passed since she had found her father lying dead upon the floor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was early morning, and scarcely twenty-four hours had passed since she had found her father lying dead upon the floor.
precisely as stated
From this reading But very soon she closed her books and with folded hands thanked God that she was no longer lonely and forsaken, but had a true friend who could help and protect her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
which person or people
From this reading But very soon she closed her books and with folded hands thanked God that she was no longer lonely and forsaken, but had a true friend who could help and protect her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE HOME The Pastor’s daughter was sitting in the kitchen parlour with her Bible and Psalm-book before her, searching God’s Word for comfort in her heavy trouble.
