used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On the morrow, about the second hour, we began to go up the mountain which Jesus had appointed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading There opened the door a man of churlish appearance; but he would neither come out, nor so much as speak with us.
subject to appointment
From this reading On the morrow, about the second hour, we began to go up the mountain which Jesus had appointed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There opened the door a man of churlish appearance; but he would neither come out, nor so much as speak with us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading This delayed us for a time, but we soon found the path, and the way became steep.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the morrow, about the second hour, we began to go up the mountain which Jesus had appointed.
besought
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From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading The sun shone, but not with too fervent a heat, and the north wind blew gently from Hermon, whose top we saw clearly toward the north, clad in snow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
churlishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/
rude and boorish
From this reading There opened the door a man of churlish appearance; but he would neither come out, nor so much as speak with us.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The sun shone, but not with too fervent a heat, and the north wind blew gently from Hermon, whose top we saw clearly toward the north, clad in snow.
without doubt or question
From this reading The sun shone, but not with too fervent a heat, and the north wind blew gently from Hermon, whose top we saw clearly toward the north, clad in snow.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There opened the door a man of churlish appearance; but he would neither come out, nor so much as speak with us.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading This delayed us for a time, but we soon found the path, and the way became steep.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The sun shone, but not with too fervent a heat, and the north wind blew gently from Hermon, whose top we saw clearly toward the north, clad in snow.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This delayed us for a time, but we soon found the path, and the way became steep.
set up or found
From this reading This delayed us for a time, but we soon found the path, and the way became steep.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The sun shone, but not with too fervent a heat, and the north wind blew gently from Hermon, whose top we saw clearly toward the north, clad in snow.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the morrow, about the second hour, we began to go up the mountain which Jesus had appointed.
goodmannounUS /ˈɡʊdmən/
United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the morrow, about the second hour, we began to go up the mountain which Jesus had appointed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The sun shone, but not with too fervent a heat, and the north wind blew gently from Hermon, whose top we saw clearly toward the north, clad in snow.
Hermon
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From this reading The sun shone, but not with too fervent a heat, and the north wind blew gently from Hermon, whose top we saw clearly toward the north, clad in snow.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading On the morrow, about the second hour, we began to go up the mountain which Jesus had appointed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sun shone, but not with too fervent a heat, and the north wind blew gently from Hermon, whose top we saw clearly toward the north, clad in snow.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading On the morrow, about the second hour, we began to go up the mountain which Jesus had appointed.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There opened the door a man of churlish appearance; but he would neither come out, nor so much as speak with us.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading On the morrow, about the second hour, we began to go up the mountain which Jesus had appointed.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading On the morrow, about the second hour, we began to go up the mountain which Jesus had appointed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There opened the door a man of churlish appearance; but he would neither come out, nor so much as speak with us.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading There opened the door a man of churlish appearance; but he would neither come out, nor so much as speak with us.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There opened the door a man of churlish appearance; but he would neither come out, nor so much as speak with us.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The sun shone, but not with too fervent a heat, and the north wind blew gently from Hermon, whose top we saw clearly toward the north, clad in snow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sun shone, but not with too fervent a heat, and the north wind blew gently from Hermon, whose top we saw clearly toward the north, clad in snow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morrow, about the second hour, we began to go up the mountain which Jesus had appointed.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading There opened the door a man of churlish appearance; but he would neither come out, nor so much as speak with us.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There opened the door a man of churlish appearance; but he would neither come out, nor so much as speak with us.
a course of conduct
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
cut with a saw
From this reading The sun shone, but not with too fervent a heat, and the north wind blew gently from Hermon, whose top we saw clearly toward the north, clad in snow.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading On the morrow, about the second hour, we began to go up the mountain which Jesus had appointed.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The sun shone, but not with too fervent a heat, and the north wind blew gently from Hermon, whose top we saw clearly toward the north, clad in snow.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The sun shone, but not with too fervent a heat, and the north wind blew gently from Hermon, whose top we saw clearly toward the north, clad in snow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There opened the door a man of churlish appearance; but he would neither come out, nor so much as speak with us.
in the near future
From this reading This delayed us for a time, but we soon found the path, and the way became steep.
express in speech
From this reading There opened the door a man of churlish appearance; but he would neither come out, nor so much as speak with us.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading This delayed us for a time, but we soon found the path, and the way became steep.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun shone, but not with too fervent a heat, and the north wind blew gently from Hermon, whose top we saw clearly toward the north, clad in snow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the morrow, about the second hour, we began to go up the mountain which Jesus had appointed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There opened the door a man of churlish appearance; but he would neither come out, nor so much as speak with us.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This delayed us for a time, but we soon found the path, and the way became steep.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This delayed us for a time, but we soon found the path, and the way became steep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the morrow, about the second hour, we began to go up the mountain which Jesus had appointed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The sun shone, but not with too fervent a heat, and the north wind blew gently from Hermon, whose top we saw clearly toward the north, clad in snow.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The sun shone, but not with too fervent a heat, and the north wind blew gently from Hermon, whose top we saw clearly toward the north, clad in snow.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The sun shone, but not with too fervent a heat, and the north wind blew gently from Hermon, whose top we saw clearly toward the north, clad in snow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On the morrow, about the second hour, we began to go up the mountain which Jesus had appointed.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This delayed us for a time, but we soon found the path, and the way became steep.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the morrow, about the second hour, we began to go up the mountain which Jesus had appointed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the morrow, about the second hour, we began to go up the mountain which Jesus had appointed.
belonging to which person
From this reading The sun shone, but not with too fervent a heat, and the north wind blew gently from Hermon, whose top we saw clearly toward the north, clad in snow.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The sun shone, but not with too fervent a heat, and the north wind blew gently from Hermon, whose top we saw clearly toward the north, clad in snow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There opened the door a man of churlish appearance; but he would neither come out, nor so much as speak with us.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But having strayed from the path, we knocked at the door of a house which was near the foot of the mountain, and besought the goodman of the house that he would guide us.
