used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading So saying, Master Job entered, leaving me in the passage, but soon returned with a disappointed air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading We ascended, and found ourselves in a sort of gallery; here hung another lamp, beneath which Job opened a closet.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'Tis true that we are in great danger; The greater, therefore, should our courage be.--Shakspeare.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading We ascended, and found ourselves in a sort of gallery; here hung another lamp, beneath which Job opened a closet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'Tis true that we are in great danger; The greater, therefore, should our courage be.--Shakspeare.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading We ascended, and found ourselves in a sort of gallery; here hung another lamp, beneath which Job opened a closet.
Bess
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From this reading "This is the place where Bess generally leaves the keys," said he, "we shall find them here, I hope."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So saying, Master Job entered, leaving me in the passage, but soon returned with a disappointed air.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading We ascended, and found ourselves in a sort of gallery; here hung another lamp, beneath which Job opened a closet.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading 'Tis true that we are in great danger; The greater, therefore, should our courage be.--Shakspeare.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading 'Tis true that we are in great danger; The greater, therefore, should our courage be.--Shakspeare.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading So saying, Master Job entered, leaving me in the passage, but soon returned with a disappointed air.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading So saying, Master Job entered, leaving me in the passage, but soon returned with a disappointed air.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "This is the place where Bess generally leaves the keys," said he, "we shall find them here, I hope."
set up or found
From this reading We ascended, and found ourselves in a sort of gallery; here hung another lamp, beneath which Job opened a closet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading We ascended, and found ourselves in a sort of gallery; here hung another lamp, beneath which Job opened a closet.
usually; as a rule
From this reading "This is the place where Bess generally leaves the keys," said he, "we shall find them here, I hope."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading 'Tis true that we are in great danger; The greater, therefore, should our courage be.--Shakspeare.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading 'Tis true that we are in great danger; The greater, therefore, should our courage be.--Shakspeare.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This is the place where Bess generally leaves the keys," said he, "we shall find them here, I hope."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading We ascended, and found ourselves in a sort of gallery; here hung another lamp, beneath which Job opened a closet.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "This is the place where Bess generally leaves the keys," said he, "we shall find them here, I hope."
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading We ascended, and found ourselves in a sort of gallery; here hung another lamp, beneath which Job opened a closet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "This is the place where Bess generally leaves the keys," said he, "we shall find them here, I hope."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Tis true that we are in great danger; The greater, therefore, should our courage be.--Shakspeare.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is the place where Bess generally leaves the keys," said he, "we shall find them here, I hope."
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading "This is the place where Bess generally leaves the keys," said he, "we shall find them here, I hope."
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading "This is the place where Bess generally leaves the keys," said he, "we shall find them here, I hope."
the act of departing
From this reading So saying, Master Job entered, leaving me in the passage, but soon returned with a disappointed air.
set afire or burning
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading So saying, Master Job entered, leaving me in the passage, but soon returned with a disappointed air.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So saying, Master Job entered, leaving me in the passage, but soon returned with a disappointed air.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We ascended, and found ourselves in a sort of gallery; here hung another lamp, beneath which Job opened a closet.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 'Tis true that we are in great danger; The greater, therefore, should our courage be.--Shakspeare.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We ascended, and found ourselves in a sort of gallery; here hung another lamp, beneath which Job opened a closet.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading So saying, Master Job entered, leaving me in the passage, but soon returned with a disappointed air.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "This is the place where Bess generally leaves the keys," said he, "we shall find them here, I hope."
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading So saying, Master Job entered, leaving me in the passage, but soon returned with a disappointed air.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is the place where Bess generally leaves the keys," said he, "we shall find them here, I hope."
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading So saying, Master Job entered, leaving me in the passage, but soon returned with a disappointed air.
Shakspeare
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Tis true that we are in great danger; The greater, therefore, should our courage be.--Shakspeare.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "This is the place where Bess generally leaves the keys," said he, "we shall find them here, I hope."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 'Tis true that we are in great danger; The greater, therefore, should our courage be.--Shakspeare.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So saying, Master Job entered, leaving me in the passage, but soon returned with a disappointed air.
in the near future
From this reading So saying, Master Job entered, leaving me in the passage, but soon returned with a disappointed air.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading We ascended, and found ourselves in a sort of gallery; here hung another lamp, beneath which Job opened a closet.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Tis true that we are in great danger; The greater, therefore, should our courage be.--Shakspeare.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Tis true that we are in great danger; The greater, therefore, should our courage be.--Shakspeare.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "This is the place where Bess generally leaves the keys," said he, "we shall find them here, I hope."
for that reason; as a result
From this reading 'Tis true that we are in great danger; The greater, therefore, should our courage be.--Shakspeare.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading 'Tis true that we are in great danger; The greater, therefore, should our courage be.--Shakspeare.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading 'Tis true that we are in great danger; The greater, therefore, should our courage be.--Shakspeare.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 'Tis true that we are in great danger; The greater, therefore, should our courage be.--Shakspeare.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
at the time that
From this reading We proceeded a short way, when we were stopped by a door; this Job opened, and a narrow staircase, lighted from above, by a dim lamp, was before us.
in or at the place that
From this reading "This is the place where Bess generally leaves the keys," said he, "we shall find them here, I hope."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We ascended, and found ourselves in a sort of gallery; here hung another lamp, beneath which Job opened a closet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So saying, Master Job entered, leaving me in the passage, but soon returned with a disappointed air.
