used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a time he tried to find the old road by which he had come; but failing in this, he directed his steps eastward.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the people of the settlement to which he was returning, were comparatively strangers to him, he felt assured that many of them were Christians more than in name, and others who did not bear that name were kind-hearted and charitable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His bewilderment having entirely left him, his heart was joyous and his step light.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Although the people of the settlement to which he was returning, were comparatively strangers to him, he felt assured that many of them were Christians more than in name, and others who did not bear that name were kind-hearted and charitable.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
have
From this reading Although the people of the settlement to which he was returning, were comparatively strangers to him, he felt assured that many of them were Christians more than in name, and others who did not bear that name were kind-hearted and charitable.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading His bewilderment having entirely left him, his heart was joyous and his step light.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a time he tried to find the old road by which he had come; but failing in this, he directed his steps eastward.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For a time he tried to find the old road by which he had come; but failing in this, he directed his steps eastward.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading Although the people of the settlement to which he was returning, were comparatively strangers to him, he felt assured that many of them were Christians more than in name, and others who did not bear that name were kind-hearted and charitable.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading Although the people of the settlement to which he was returning, were comparatively strangers to him, he felt assured that many of them were Christians more than in name, and others who did not bear that name were kind-hearted and charitable.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For a time he tried to find the old road by which he had come; but failing in this, he directed his steps eastward.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Although the people of the settlement to which he was returning, were comparatively strangers to him, he felt assured that many of them were Christians more than in name, and others who did not bear that name were kind-hearted and charitable.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although the people of the settlement to which he was returning, were comparatively strangers to him, he felt assured that many of them were Christians more than in name, and others who did not bear that name were kind-hearted and charitable.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading For a time he tried to find the old road by which he had come; but failing in this, he directed his steps eastward.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Here was a work for him to do.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading For a time he tried to find the old road by which he had come; but failing in this, he directed his steps eastward.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His bewilderment having entirely left him, his heart was joyous and his step light.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading For a time he tried to find the old road by which he had come; but failing in this, he directed his steps eastward.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a time he tried to find the old road by which he had come; but failing in this, he directed his steps eastward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His bewilderment having entirely left him, his heart was joyous and his step light.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was a work for him to do.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His bewilderment having entirely left him, his heart was joyous and his step light.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading His bewilderment having entirely left him, his heart was joyous and his step light.
kind-heartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading Although the people of the settlement to which he was returning, were comparatively strangers to him, he felt assured that many of them were Christians more than in name, and others who did not bear that name were kind-hearted and charitable.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading His bewilderment having entirely left him, his heart was joyous and his step light.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Although the people of the settlement to which he was returning, were comparatively strangers to him, he felt assured that many of them were Christians more than in name, and others who did not bear that name were kind-hearted and charitable.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although the people of the settlement to which he was returning, were comparatively strangers to him, he felt assured that many of them were Christians more than in name, and others who did not bear that name were kind-hearted and charitable.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Although the people of the settlement to which he was returning, were comparatively strangers to him, he felt assured that many of them were Christians more than in name, and others who did not bear that name were kind-hearted and charitable.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although the people of the settlement to which he was returning, were comparatively strangers to him, he felt assured that many of them were Christians more than in name, and others who did not bear that name were kind-hearted and charitable.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For a time he tried to find the old road by which he had come; but failing in this, he directed his steps eastward.
others
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From this reading Although the people of the settlement to which he was returning, were comparatively strangers to him, he felt assured that many of them were Christians more than in name, and others who did not bear that name were kind-hearted and charitable.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Although the people of the settlement to which he was returning, were comparatively strangers to him, he felt assured that many of them were Christians more than in name, and others who did not bear that name were kind-hearted and charitable.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Although the people of the settlement to which he was returning, were comparatively strangers to him, he felt assured that many of them were Christians more than in name, and others who did not bear that name were kind-hearted and charitable.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading For a time he tried to find the old road by which he had come; but failing in this, he directed his steps eastward.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading His bewilderment having entirely left him, his heart was joyous and his step light.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading For a time he tried to find the old road by which he had come; but failing in this, he directed his steps eastward.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Although the people of the settlement to which he was returning, were comparatively strangers to him, he felt assured that many of them were Christians more than in name, and others who did not bear that name were kind-hearted and charitable.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although the people of the settlement to which he was returning, were comparatively strangers to him, he felt assured that many of them were Christians more than in name, and others who did not bear that name were kind-hearted and charitable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although the people of the settlement to which he was returning, were comparatively strangers to him, he felt assured that many of them were Christians more than in name, and others who did not bear that name were kind-hearted and charitable.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For a time he tried to find the old road by which he had come; but failing in this, he directed his steps eastward.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a time he tried to find the old road by which he had come; but failing in this, he directed his steps eastward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading For a time he tried to find the old road by which he had come; but failing in this, he directed his steps eastward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His bewilderment having entirely left him, his heart was joyous and his step light.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although the people of the settlement to which he was returning, were comparatively strangers to him, he felt assured that many of them were Christians more than in name, and others who did not bear that name were kind-hearted and charitable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _RELIEF OBTAINED._ The night having passed, in the morning the missionary felt satisfied that he could not find his way back to the settlement which he had left.
which person or people
From this reading Although the people of the settlement to which he was returning, were comparatively strangers to him, he felt assured that many of them were Christians more than in name, and others who did not bear that name were kind-hearted and charitable.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Here was a work for him to do.
