used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
anew
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Although it was sorely against their will, they were at last compelled to ask for bread at the hands of charity.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
any thing at all
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Although it was sorely against their will, they were at last compelled to ask for bread at the hands of charity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For days they were unable to find a lodging, and the little money with which they had started was at last exhausted, and they had no prospect of earning more.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Although it was sorely against their will, they were at last compelled to ask for bread at the hands of charity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Although it was sorely against their will, they were at last compelled to ask for bread at the hands of charity.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Although it was sorely against their will, they were at last compelled to ask for bread at the hands of charity.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For days they were unable to find a lodging, and the little money with which they had started was at last exhausted, and they had no prospect of earning more.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading For days they were unable to find a lodging, and the little money with which they had started was at last exhausted, and they had no prospect of earning more.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading For days they were unable to find a lodging, and the little money with which they had started was at last exhausted, and they had no prospect of earning more.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading For days they were unable to find a lodging, and the little money with which they had started was at last exhausted, and they had no prospect of earning more.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading FINDING NEW FRIENDS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For days they were unable to find a lodging, and the little money with which they had started was at last exhausted, and they had no prospect of earning more.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading FINDING NEW FRIENDS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
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 Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
the act of departing
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For days they were unable to find a lodging, and the little money with which they had started was at last exhausted, and they had no prospect of earning more.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Although it was sorely against their will, they were at last compelled to ask for bread at the hands of charity.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although it was sorely against their will, they were at last compelled to ask for bread at the hands of charity.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
immediately past
From this reading For days they were unable to find a lodging, and the little money with which they had started was at last exhausted, and they had no prospect of earning more.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For days they were unable to find a lodging, and the little money with which they had started was at last exhausted, and they had no prospect of earning more.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading For days they were unable to find a lodging, and the little money with which they had started was at last exhausted, and they had no prospect of earning more.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading For days they were unable to find a lodging, and the little money with which they had started was at last exhausted, and they had no prospect of earning more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For days they were unable to find a lodging, and the little money with which they had started was at last exhausted, and they had no prospect of earning more.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading FINDING NEW FRIENDS.
not any; not one
From this reading For days they were unable to find a lodging, and the little money with which they had started was at last exhausted, and they had no prospect of earning more.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For days they were unable to find a lodging, and the little money with which they had started was at last exhausted, and they had no prospect of earning more.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
the possibility of future success
From this reading For days they were unable to find a lodging, and the little money with which they had started was at last exhausted, and they had no prospect of earning more.
rebuffsnounUS /riˈbʌfs/
plural of “rebuff” — a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
only a very short time before
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Here again they were made to feel the humiliation of their position; for in going from door to door, seeking for help which they so sorely needed, they met with scarcely anything but rebuffs, and sometimes indeed with abuse.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading Although it was sorely against their will, they were at last compelled to ask for bread at the hands of charity.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For days they were unable to find a lodging, and the little money with which they had started was at last exhausted, and they had no prospect of earning more.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For days they were unable to find a lodging, and the little money with which they had started was at last exhausted, and they had no prospect of earning more.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading For days they were unable to find a lodging, and the little money with which they had started was at last exhausted, and they had no prospect of earning more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although their hearts were thus sustained by faith in God, the journey on which Mary and her father now started was a long and painful one.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Although it was sorely against their will, they were at last compelled to ask for bread at the hands of charity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For days they were unable to find a lodging, and the little money with which they had started was at last exhausted, and they had no prospect of earning more.
