used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Besides, now that I could find a friend for the seeking, my loneliness suddenly diminished.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading Also I was buoyed by the thought that I was a real adventurer, a romantic exile, as much so, in fact, as Prince Charles of Scotland or my own beloved king.
in addition
From this reading Also I was buoyed by the thought that I was a real adventurer, a romantic exile, as much so, in fact, as Prince Charles of Scotland or my own beloved king.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
from appearances alone
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Also I was buoyed by the thought that I was a real adventurer, a romantic exile, as much so, in fact, as Prince Charles of Scotland or my own beloved king.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
dearly loved
From this reading Also I was buoyed by the thought that I was a real adventurer, a romantic exile, as much so, in fact, as Prince Charles of Scotland or my own beloved king.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, now that I could find a friend for the seeking, my loneliness suddenly diminished.
blamelessadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪmləs/
free of guilt; not subject to blame
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
BunyannounUS /ˈbʌnjən/
English preacher and author of an allegorical novel, Pilgrim's Progress (1628-1688)
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
buoyedverbUS /ˈbuːid/
past form of “buoy” — float on the surface of water
From this reading Also I was buoyed by the thought that I was a real adventurer, a romantic exile, as much so, in fact, as Prince Charles of Scotland or my own beloved king.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
Castillo
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From this reading “_What door will fit this key?_” --Castillo Soprani.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Also I was buoyed by the thought that I was a real adventurer, a romantic exile, as much so, in fact, as Prince Charles of Scotland or my own beloved king.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Besides, now that I could find a friend for the seeking, my loneliness suddenly diminished.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Besides, now that I could find a friend for the seeking, my loneliness suddenly diminished.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “_What door will fit this key?_” --Castillo Soprani.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading Also I was buoyed by the thought that I was a real adventurer, a romantic exile, as much so, in fact, as Prince Charles of Scotland or my own beloved king.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Also I was buoyed by the thought that I was a real adventurer, a romantic exile, as much so, in fact, as Prince Charles of Scotland or my own beloved king.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Besides, now that I could find a friend for the seeking, my loneliness suddenly diminished.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “_What door will fit this key?_” --Castillo Soprani.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Besides, now that I could find a friend for the seeking, my loneliness suddenly diminished.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Besides, now that I could find a friend for the seeking, my loneliness suddenly diminished.
Hankey's
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From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading “_What door will fit this key?_” --Castillo Soprani.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Also I was buoyed by the thought that I was a real adventurer, a romantic exile, as much so, in fact, as Prince Charles of Scotland or my own beloved king.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading Besides, now that I could find a friend for the seeking, my loneliness suddenly diminished.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
a form of address for a man
From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Also I was buoyed by the thought that I was a real adventurer, a romantic exile, as much so, in fact, as Prince Charles of Scotland or my own beloved king.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
not one, and not any
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Besides, now that I could find a friend for the seeking, my loneliness suddenly diminished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Also I was buoyed by the thought that I was a real adventurer, a romantic exile, as much so, in fact, as Prince Charles of Scotland or my own beloved king.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Also I was buoyed by the thought that I was a real adventurer, a romantic exile, as much so, in fact, as Prince Charles of Scotland or my own beloved king.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Also I was buoyed by the thought that I was a real adventurer, a romantic exile, as much so, in fact, as Prince Charles of Scotland or my own beloved king.
on the contrary
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Also I was buoyed by the thought that I was a real adventurer, a romantic exile, as much so, in fact, as Prince Charles of Scotland or my own beloved king.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Also I was buoyed by the thought that I was a real adventurer, a romantic exile, as much so, in fact, as Prince Charles of Scotland or my own beloved king.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
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 Also I was buoyed by the thought that I was a real adventurer, a romantic exile, as much so, in fact, as Prince Charles of Scotland or my own beloved king.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Besides, now that I could find a friend for the seeking, my loneliness suddenly diminished.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
Soprani
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From this reading “_What door will fit this key?_” --Castillo Soprani.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Besides, now that I could find a friend for the seeking, my loneliness suddenly diminished.
believed likely
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Besides, now that I could find a friend for the seeking, my loneliness suddenly diminished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “_What door will fit this key?_” --Castillo Soprani.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Also I was buoyed by the thought that I was a real adventurer, a romantic exile, as much so, in fact, as Prince Charles of Scotland or my own beloved king.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading S I ate my solitary dinner before starting upon my expedition to Mr. Hankey's house, I began to think less enthusiastically of the adventure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here was I; comfortable in my hotel, though, I admit, rather lonely; safe, so far, and apparently suspected by none to be other than the blameless Bunyan.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “_What door will fit this key?_” --Castillo Soprani.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “_What door will fit this key?_” --Castillo Soprani.
