used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SABBATH ON THE RHINE.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
ActsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading Mr. George took a small Bible out of his pocket, and opened it at the book of the Acts, and began to read.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He continued to read for half an hour or more, and to explain to Rollo what he read about.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
apostlesnounUS /əˈpɑːsəlz/
plural of “apostle” — an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
From this reading Rollo was very much interested in the stories of what the apostles did in their first efforts for planting Christianity, and of the toils and dangers which they encountered, and the sufferings which they endured.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mr. George took a small Bible out of his pocket, and opened it at the book of the Acts, and began to read.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Mr. George took a small Bible out of his pocket, and opened it at the book of the Acts, and began to read.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Mr. George took a small Bible out of his pocket, and opened it at the book of the Acts, and began to read.
bowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading Rollo was very much interested in the stories of what the apostles did in their first efforts for planting Christianity, and of the toils and dangers which they encountered, and the sufferings which they endured.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
without stop or interruption
From this reading He continued to read for half an hour or more, and to explain to Rollo what he read about.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Rollo was very much interested in the stories of what the apostles did in their first efforts for planting Christianity, and of the toils and dangers which they encountered, and the sufferings which they endured.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Rollo was very much interested in the stories of what the apostles did in their first efforts for planting Christianity, and of the toils and dangers which they encountered, and the sufferings which they endured.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Rollo was very much interested in the stories of what the apostles did in their first efforts for planting Christianity, and of the toils and dangers which they encountered, and the sufferings which they endured.
being one more than seven
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Rollo was very much interested in the stories of what the apostles did in their first efforts for planting Christianity, and of the toils and dangers which they encountered, and the sufferings which they endured.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Rollo was very much interested in the stories of what the apostles did in their first efforts for planting Christianity, and of the toils and dangers which they encountered, and the sufferings which they endured.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He continued to read for half an hour or more, and to explain to Rollo what he read about.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Rollo was very much interested in the stories of what the apostles did in their first efforts for planting Christianity, and of the toils and dangers which they encountered, and the sufferings which they endured.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He continued to read for half an hour or more, and to explain to Rollo what he read about.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He continued to read for half an hour or more, and to explain to Rollo what he read about.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. George took a small Bible out of his pocket, and opened it at the book of the Acts, and began to read.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He continued to read for half an hour or more, and to explain to Rollo what he read about.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Rollo was very much interested in the stories of what the apostles did in their first efforts for planting Christianity, and of the toils and dangers which they encountered, and the sufferings which they endured.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. George took a small Bible out of his pocket, and opened it at the book of the Acts, and began to read.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He continued to read for half an hour or more, and to explain to Rollo what he read about.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
a form of address for a man
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Rollo was very much interested in the stories of what the apostles did in their first efforts for planting Christianity, and of the toils and dangers which they encountered, and the sufferings which they endured.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. George took a small Bible out of his pocket, and opened it at the book of the Acts, and began to read.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SABBATH ON THE RHINE.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Mr. George took a small Bible out of his pocket, and opened it at the book of the Acts, and began to read.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He continued to read for half an hour or more, and to explain to Rollo what he read about.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. George took a small Bible out of his pocket, and opened it at the book of the Acts, and began to read.
plantingnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading Rollo was very much interested in the stories of what the apostles did in their first efforts for planting Christianity, and of the toils and dangers which they encountered, and the sufferings which they endured.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Mr. George took a small Bible out of his pocket, and opened it at the book of the Acts, and began to read.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Mr. George took a small Bible out of his pocket, and opened it at the book of the Acts, and began to read.
RHINEnounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading A SABBATH ON THE RHINE.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
SABBATHnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading A SABBATH ON THE RHINE.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. George took a small Bible out of his pocket, and opened it at the book of the Acts, and began to read.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Rollo was very much interested in the stories of what the apostles did in their first efforts for planting Christianity, and of the toils and dangers which they encountered, and the sufferings which they endured.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading Rollo was very much interested in the stories of what the apostles did in their first efforts for planting Christianity, and of the toils and dangers which they encountered, and the sufferings which they endured.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SABBATH ON THE RHINE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rollo was very much interested in the stories of what the apostles did in their first efforts for planting Christianity, and of the toils and dangers which they encountered, and the sufferings which they endured.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
toilsnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading Rollo was very much interested in the stories of what the apostles did in their first efforts for planting Christianity, and of the toils and dangers which they encountered, and the sufferings which they endured.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. George took a small Bible out of his pocket, and opened it at the book of the Acts, and began to read.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
precisely as stated
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rollo was very much interested in the stories of what the apostles did in their first efforts for planting Christianity, and of the toils and dangers which they encountered, and the sufferings which they endured.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He continued to read for half an hour or more, and to explain to Rollo what he read about.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading About eight o'clock the next morning, Mr. George and Rollo went up among the gardens behind the hotel, and after ascending for some time, they came at length to a seat in a bower which commanded a very fine view, and here they sat down.
