used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Do you know, Valentine," said she, "this Turk is a very good, pious fellow!
(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 They all arrived safely at Kassa.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is as gentle as a lamb, and can speak Hungarian like a native.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They all arrived safely at Kassa.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He is as gentle as a lamb, and can speak Hungarian like a native.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They all arrived safely at Kassa.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He is as gentle as a lamb, and can speak Hungarian like a native.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Dame Sarah with the captive Turk had got home even sooner than her son.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading Dame Sarah with the captive Turk had got home even sooner than her son.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know, Valentine," said she, "this Turk is a very good, pious fellow!
edifyingadjectiveUS /ˈedəfaɪɪŋ/
enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
divisible by two
From this reading Dame Sarah with the captive Turk had got home even sooner than her son.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
a boy or man
From this reading "Do you know, Valentine," said she, "this Turk is a very good, pious fellow!
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He is as gentle as a lamb, and can speak Hungarian like a native.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Do you know, Valentine," said she, "this Turk is a very good, pious fellow!
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Dame Sarah with the captive Turk had got home even sooner than her son.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dame Sarah with the captive Turk had got home even sooner than her son.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dame Sarah with the captive Turk had got home even sooner than her son.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Dame Sarah with the captive Turk had got home even sooner than her son.
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading He is as gentle as a lamb, and can speak Hungarian like a native.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
Kassa
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From this reading They all arrived safely at Kassa.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know, Valentine," said she, "this Turk is a very good, pious fellow!
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading He is as gentle as a lamb, and can speak Hungarian like a native.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He is as gentle as a lamb, and can speak Hungarian like a native.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading He is as gentle as a lamb, and can speak Hungarian like a native.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
a course of conduct
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading "Do you know, Valentine," said she, "this Turk is a very good, pious fellow!
pursuesverbUS /pərˈsuːz/
third-person singular of “pursue” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading They all arrived safely at Kassa.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Do you know, Valentine," said she, "this Turk is a very good, pious fellow!
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Dame Sarah with the captive Turk had got home even sooner than her son.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you know, Valentine," said she, "this Turk is a very good, pious fellow!
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
a male human offspring
From this reading Dame Sarah with the captive Turk had got home even sooner than her son.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Dame Sarah with the captive Turk had got home even sooner than her son.
express in speech
From this reading He is as gentle as a lamb, and can speak Hungarian like a native.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Dame Sarah with the captive Turk had got home even sooner than her son.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They all arrived safely at Kassa.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Do you know, Valentine," said she, "this Turk is a very good, pious fellow!
TurknounUS /tɜːrk/
a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading Dame Sarah with the captive Turk had got home even sooner than her son.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading "Do you know, Valentine," said she, "this Turk is a very good, pious fellow!
precisely as stated
From this reading "Do you know, Valentine," said she, "this Turk is a very good, pious fellow!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
which person or people
From this reading In which it is shown by an edifying example that he who pursues the path of evil must needs fall into the ditch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dame Sarah with the captive Turk had got home even sooner than her son.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know, Valentine," said she, "this Turk is a very good, pious fellow!
