used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
anew
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
(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 Moreover, the reverend Martinus began to upbraid her, saying that he, too, now saw that all her oaths were lies, and that she really could brew storms.
all-merciful
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From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are storms, then, so rare at this season of the year, that none save the foul fiend can cause them?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
baptismaladjectiveUS /bæpˈtɪzməl/
of or relating to baptism
From this reading Nay, I have never broken the baptismal vow you once made in my name, nor will I ever break it, as I hope that God will be merciful to me in my last hour, which is now at hand."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nay, I have never broken the baptismal vow you once made in my name, nor will I ever break it, as I hope that God will be merciful to me in my last hour, which is now at hand."
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Moreover, the reverend Martinus began to upbraid her, saying that he, too, now saw that all her oaths were lies, and that she really could brew storms.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
terminate
From this reading Nay, I have never broken the baptismal vow you once made in my name, nor will I ever break it, as I hope that God will be merciful to me in my last hour, which is now at hand."
brewverbUS /bruː/
prepare by brewing
From this reading Moreover, the reverend Martinus began to upbraid her, saying that he, too, now saw that all her oaths were lies, and that she really could brew storms.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Nay, I have never broken the baptismal vow you once made in my name, nor will I ever break it, as I hope that God will be merciful to me in my last hour, which is now at hand."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Are storms, then, so rare at this season of the year, that none save the foul fiend can cause them?
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Are storms, then, so rare at this season of the year, that none save the foul fiend can cause them?
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Moreover, the reverend Martinus began to upbraid her, saying that he, too, now saw that all her oaths were lies, and that she really could brew storms.
a female human offspring
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
divisible by two
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
at any time
From this reading Nay, I have never broken the baptismal vow you once made in my name, nor will I ever break it, as I hope that God will be merciful to me in my last hour, which is now at hand."
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
fiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading Are storms, then, so rare at this season of the year, that none save the foul fiend can cause them?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading Are storms, then, so rare at this season of the year, that none save the foul fiend can cause them?
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
godfathernounUS /ˈɡɑːdfɑːðər/
any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
destroyed or killed
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Nay, I have never broken the baptismal vow you once made in my name, nor will I ever break it, as I hope that God will be merciful to me in my last hour, which is now at hand."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nay, I have never broken the baptismal vow you once made in my name, nor will I ever break it, as I hope that God will be merciful to me in my last hour, which is now at hand."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, the reverend Martinus began to upbraid her, saying that he, too, now saw that all her oaths were lies, and that she really could brew storms.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, the reverend Martinus began to upbraid her, saying that he, too, now saw that all her oaths were lies, and that she really could brew storms.
Hereuponadverb
immediately after this
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Nay, I have never broken the baptismal vow you once made in my name, nor will I ever break it, as I hope that God will be merciful to me in my last hour, which is now at hand."
How
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From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
free from evil or guilt
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nay, I have never broken the baptismal vow you once made in my name, nor will I ever break it, as I hope that God will be merciful to me in my last hour, which is now at hand."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nay, I have never broken the baptismal vow you once made in my name, nor will I ever break it, as I hope that God will be merciful to me in my last hour, which is now at hand."
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
immediately past
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Moreover, the reverend Martinus began to upbraid her, saying that he, too, now saw that all her oaths were lies, and that she really could brew storms.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
for more time
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Nay, I have never broken the baptismal vow you once made in my name, nor will I ever break it, as I hope that God will be merciful to me in my last hour, which is now at hand."
Martinus
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From this reading Moreover, the reverend Martinus began to upbraid her, saying that he, too, now saw that all her oaths were lies, and that she really could brew storms.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading Nay, I have never broken the baptismal vow you once made in my name, nor will I ever break it, as I hope that God will be merciful to me in my last hour, which is now at hand."
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, the reverend Martinus began to upbraid her, saying that he, too, now saw that all her oaths were lies, and that she really could brew storms.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Nay, I have never broken the baptismal vow you once made in my name, nor will I ever break it, as I hope that God will be merciful to me in my last hour, which is now at hand."
an old word for “no”
From this reading Nay, I have never broken the baptismal vow you once made in my name, nor will I ever break it, as I hope that God will be merciful to me in my last hour, which is now at hand."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Nay, I have never broken the baptismal vow you once made in my name, nor will I ever break it, as I hope that God will be merciful to me in my last hour, which is now at hand."
not any; not one
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
not one, and not any
From this reading Are storms, then, so rare at this season of the year, that none save the foul fiend can cause them?
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nay, I have never broken the baptismal vow you once made in my name, nor will I ever break it, as I hope that God will be merciful to me in my last hour, which is now at hand."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
oathsnounUS /oʊðz/
plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Moreover, the reverend Martinus began to upbraid her, saying that he, too, now saw that all her oaths were lies, and that she really could brew storms.
be obedient to
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
on one occasion
From this reading Nay, I have never broken the baptismal vow you once made in my name, nor will I ever break it, as I hope that God will be merciful to me in my last hour, which is now at hand."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Are storms, then, so rare at this season of the year, that none save the foul fiend can cause them?
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Moreover, the reverend Martinus began to upbraid her, saying that he, too, now saw that all her oaths were lies, and that she really could brew storms.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
reverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Moreover, the reverend Martinus began to upbraid her, saying that he, too, now saw that all her oaths were lies, and that she really could brew storms.
Identical; not different.
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
except for; apart from
From this reading Are storms, then, so rare at this season of the year, that none save the foul fiend can cause them?
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
cut with a saw
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Moreover, the reverend Martinus began to upbraid her, saying that he, too, now saw that all her oaths were lies, and that she really could brew storms.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Are storms, then, so rare at this season of the year, that none save the foul fiend can cause them?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, the reverend Martinus began to upbraid her, saying that he, too, now saw that all her oaths were lies, and that she really could brew storms.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Moreover, the reverend Martinus began to upbraid her, saying that he, too, now saw that all her oaths were lies, and that she really could brew storms.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Are storms, then, so rare at this season of the year, that none save the foul fiend can cause them?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Are storms, then, so rare at this season of the year, that none save the foul fiend can cause them?
up to a particular time
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Moreover, the reverend Martinus began to upbraid her, saying that he, too, now saw that all her oaths were lies, and that she really could brew storms.
unbeliefnoun
a rejection of belief
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
upbraidverbUS /ˈʌpbreɪd/
express criticism towards
From this reading Moreover, the reverend Martinus began to upbraid her, saying that he, too, now saw that all her oaths were lies, and that she really could brew storms.
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading Nay, I have never broken the baptismal vow you once made in my name, nor will I ever break it, as I hope that God will be merciful to me in my last hour, which is now at hand."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moreover, the reverend Martinus began to upbraid her, saying that he, too, now saw that all her oaths were lies, and that she really could brew storms.
wherewith
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From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nay, I have never broken the baptismal vow you once made in my name, nor will I ever break it, as I hope that God will be merciful to me in my last hour, which is now at hand."
a Caucasian
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Nay, I have never broken the baptismal vow you once made in my name, nor will I ever break it, as I hope that God will be merciful to me in my last hour, which is now at hand."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
yeaexclamationUS /jeɪ/
an old word for “yes”
From this reading _How my daughter was at length saved by the help of the all-merciful, yea, of the all-merciful God._ Meanwhile, by reason of my unbelief, wherewith Satan again tempted me, I had become so weak that I was forced to lean my back against the constable his knees, and expected not to live even till we should come to the mountain; for the last hope I had cherished was now gone, and I saw that my innocent lamb was in the same plight.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Are storms, then, so rare at this season of the year, that none save the foul fiend can cause them?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Hereupon she answered, with a smile, although, indeed, she was as white as a sheet, "Alas, reverend godfather, do you then really believe that the weather and the storms no longer obey our Lord God?
