used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRIEND in need.” say the English, “is a friend indeed.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading “_On earth men style him 'Richard,'_ _But the gods hail him 'Dick._'” --An English Poet (adapted).
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading No longer was I quite alone in my exile.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “_On earth men style him 'Richard,'_ _But the gods hail him 'Dick._'” --An English Poet (adapted).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And who could be more in need of a friend than I at that moment?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And who could be more in need of a friend than I at that moment?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And who could be more in need of a friend than I at that moment?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “_On earth men style him 'Richard,'_ _But the gods hail him 'Dick._'” --An English Poet (adapted).
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And who could be more in need of a friend than I at that moment?
someone who is a detective
From this reading “_On earth men style him 'Richard,'_ _But the gods hail him 'Dick._'” --An English Poet (adapted).
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “_On earth men style him 'Richard,'_ _But the gods hail him 'Dick._'” --An English Poet (adapted).
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading “_On earth men style him 'Richard,'_ _But the gods hail him 'Dick._'” --An English Poet (adapted).
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading No longer was I quite alone in my exile.
fog-banks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was like the rolling up of London fog-banks and the smile of the sun peeping through at last.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading FRIEND in need.” say the English, “is a friend indeed.
plural of “god” — 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 “_On earth men style him 'Richard,'_ _But the gods hail him 'Dick._'” --An English Poet (adapted).
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading “_On earth men style him 'Richard,'_ _But the gods hail him 'Dick._'” --An English Poet (adapted).
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “_On earth men style him 'Richard,'_ _But the gods hail him 'Dick._'” --An English Poet (adapted).
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And who could be more in need of a friend than I at that moment?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRIEND in need.” say the English, “is a friend indeed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading FRIEND in need.” say the English, “is a friend indeed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRIEND in need.” say the English, “is a friend indeed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like the rolling up of London fog-banks and the smile of the sun peeping through at last.
immediately past
From this reading It was like the rolling up of London fog-banks and the smile of the sun peeping through at last.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like the rolling up of London fog-banks and the smile of the sun peeping through at last.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It was like the rolling up of London fog-banks and the smile of the sun peeping through at last.
for more time
From this reading No longer was I quite alone in my exile.
the force of workers available
From this reading “_On earth men style him 'Richard,'_ _But the gods hail him 'Dick._'” --An English Poet (adapted).
a particular point in time
From this reading And who could be more in need of a friend than I at that moment?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And who could be more in need of a friend than I at that moment?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading No longer was I quite alone in my exile.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading FRIEND in need.” say the English, “is a friend indeed.
not any; not one
From this reading No longer was I quite alone in my exile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And who could be more in need of a friend than I at that moment?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “_On earth men style him 'Richard,'_ _But the gods hail him 'Dick._'” --An English Poet (adapted).
peepingverbUS /ˈpiːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading It was like the rolling up of London fog-banks and the smile of the sun peeping through at last.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading “_On earth men style him 'Richard,'_ _But the gods hail him 'Dick._'” --An English Poet (adapted).
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading No longer was I quite alone in my exile.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “_On earth men style him 'Richard,'_ _But the gods hail him 'Dick._'” --An English Poet (adapted).
uttered with a trill
From this reading It was like the rolling up of London fog-banks and the smile of the sun peeping through at last.
express in words
From this reading FRIEND in need.” say the English, “is a friend indeed.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading It was like the rolling up of London fog-banks and the smile of the sun peeping through at last.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “_On earth men style him 'Richard,'_ _But the gods hail him 'Dick._'” --An English Poet (adapted).
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was like the rolling up of London fog-banks and the smile of the sun peeping through at last.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And who could be more in need of a friend than I at that moment?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And who could be more in need of a friend than I at that moment?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_On earth men style him 'Richard,'_ _But the gods hail him 'Dick._'” --An English Poet (adapted).
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was like the rolling up of London fog-banks and the smile of the sun peeping through at last.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was like the rolling up of London fog-banks and the smile of the sun peeping through at last.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was like the rolling up of London fog-banks and the smile of the sun peeping through at last.
which person or people
From this reading And who could be more in need of a friend than I at that moment?
