used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alas, how often do Christ's words, "I come not to bring peace, but a sword," prove true.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas, how often do Christ's words, "I come not to bring peace, but a sword," prove true.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fact, as we have seen, it had scarcely begun to germinate before the laird and the dominie felt it to be a root of bitterness between them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
any thing at all
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, as we have seen, it had scarcely begun to germinate before the laird and the dominie felt it to be a root of bitterness between them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In fact, as we have seen, it had scarcely begun to germinate before the laird and the dominie felt it to be a root of bitterness between them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In fact, as we have seen, it had scarcely begun to germinate before the laird and the dominie felt it to be a root of bitterness between them.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In fact, as we have seen, it had scarcely begun to germinate before the laird and the dominie felt it to be a root of bitterness between them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In fact, as we have seen, it had scarcely begun to germinate before the laird and the dominie felt it to be a root of bitterness between them.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading In fact, as we have seen, it had scarcely begun to germinate before the laird and the dominie felt it to be a root of bitterness between them.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Alas, how often do Christ's words, "I come not to bring peace, but a sword," prove true.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alas, how often do Christ's words, "I come not to bring peace, but a sword," prove true.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
Christ'snounUS /kraɪsts/
possessive form of “christ” — 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 Alas, how often do Christ's words, "I come not to bring peace, but a sword," prove true.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Alas, how often do Christ's words, "I come not to bring peace, but a sword," prove true.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
CrawfordnounUS /ˈkrɔːfərd/
United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Alas, how often do Christ's words, "I come not to bring peace, but a sword," prove true.
dominienoun
a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson
From this reading In fact, as we have seen, it had scarcely begun to germinate before the laird and the dominie felt it to be a root of bitterness between them.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
emigrationnounUS /ˌeməˈɡreɪʃən/
migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)
From this reading He did not force the emigration plan upon his notice.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, as we have seen, it had scarcely begun to germinate before the laird and the dominie felt it to be a root of bitterness between them.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In fact, as we have seen, it had scarcely begun to germinate before the laird and the dominie felt it to be a root of bitterness between them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He did not force the emigration plan upon his notice.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
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 George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
germinateverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrməneɪt/
produce buds, branches, or germinate
From this reading In fact, as we have seen, it had scarcely begun to germinate before the laird and the dominie felt it to be a root of bitterness between them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In fact, as we have seen, it had scarcely begun to germinate before the laird and the dominie felt it to be a root of bitterness between them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
how
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From this reading Alas, how often do Christ's words, "I come not to bring peace, but a sword," prove true.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Alas, how often do Christ's words, "I come not to bring peace, but a sword," prove true.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, as we have seen, it had scarcely begun to germinate before the laird and the dominie felt it to be a root of bitterness between them.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
lairdnounUS /lerd/
a landowner
From this reading In fact, as we have seen, it had scarcely begun to germinate before the laird and the dominie felt it to be a root of bitterness between them.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Alas, how often do Christ's words, "I come not to bring peace, but a sword," prove true.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He did not force the emigration plan upon his notice.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Alas, how often do Christ's words, "I come not to bring peace, but a sword," prove true.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Alas, how often do Christ's words, "I come not to bring peace, but a sword," prove true.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
by chance
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He did not force the emigration plan upon his notice.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Alas, how often do Christ's words, "I come not to bring peace, but a sword," prove true.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
righteousnessnounUS /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/
adhering to moral principles
From this reading George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading In fact, as we have seen, it had scarcely begun to germinate before the laird and the dominie felt it to be a root of bitterness between them.
only a very short time before
From this reading In fact, as we have seen, it had scarcely begun to germinate before the laird and the dominie felt it to be a root of bitterness between them.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In fact, as we have seen, it had scarcely begun to germinate before the laird and the dominie felt it to be a root of bitterness between them.
Selwyn
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From this reading George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
be standing; be upright
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Alas, how often do Christ's words, "I come not to bring peace, but a sword," prove true.
Tallisker
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From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In fact, as we have seen, it had scarcely begun to germinate before the laird and the dominie felt it to be a root of bitterness between them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alas, how often do Christ's words, "I come not to bring peace, but a sword," prove true.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Alas, how often do Christ's words, "I come not to bring peace, but a sword," prove true.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He did not force the emigration plan upon his notice.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In fact, as we have seen, it had scarcely begun to germinate before the laird and the dominie felt it to be a root of bitterness between them.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading George Selwyn went away, but the seed he had dropped in this far-off corner of Scotland did not bring forth altogether the peaceable fruits of righteousness.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Alas, how often do Christ's words, "I come not to bring peace, but a sword," prove true.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading For if Crawford knew anything he knew that Tallisker would never relinquish his new work, and perhaps if he yielded to any reasonable object Tallisker would stand by him in his project.
