used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He passed through the gateway just before the gloaming fell, and the wardens gave him a friendly nod.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
react verbally
From this reading "Excellently well," was Herman's answer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Once on the way, he travelled in haste, but careful when he reached the city not to show any signs of trepidation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How has your business prospered?" the chief warden, with whom he was a favourite, asked, as he so often did.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How has your business prospered?" the chief warden, with whom he was a favourite, asked, as he so often did.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "How has your business prospered?" the chief warden, with whom he was a favourite, asked, as he so often did.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once on the way, he travelled in haste, but careful when he reached the city not to show any signs of trepidation.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Once on the way, he travelled in haste, but careful when he reached the city not to show any signs of trepidation.
a person who is in charge
From this reading "How has your business prospered?" the chief warden, with whom he was a favourite, asked, as he so often did.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Once on the way, he travelled in haste, but careful when he reached the city not to show any signs of trepidation.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "How has your business prospered?" the chief warden, with whom he was a favourite, asked, as he so often did.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
ExcellentlyadverbUS /ˈeksələntli/
extremely well
From this reading "Excellently well," was Herman's answer.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading "How has your business prospered?" the chief warden, with whom he was a favourite, asked, as he so often did.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He passed through the gateway just before the gloaming fell, and the wardens gave him a friendly nod.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He passed through the gateway just before the gloaming fell, and the wardens gave him a friendly nod.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading He passed through the gateway just before the gloaming fell, and the wardens gave him a friendly nod.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He passed through the gateway just before the gloaming fell, and the wardens gave him a friendly nod.
gloamingnounUS /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading He passed through the gateway just before the gloaming fell, and the wardens gave him a friendly nod.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How has your business prospered?" the chief warden, with whom he was a favourite, asked, as he so often did.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Once on the way, he travelled in haste, but careful when he reached the city not to show any signs of trepidation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
HermannounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
HERMAN'SnounUS /ˈhɜːrmənz/
possessive form of “herman” — United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He passed through the gateway just before the gloaming fell, and the wardens gave him a friendly nod.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
How
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From this reading "How has your business prospered?" the chief warden, with whom he was a favourite, asked, as he so often did.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once on the way, he travelled in haste, but careful when he reached the city not to show any signs of trepidation.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
and nothing more
From this reading He passed through the gateway just before the gloaming fell, and the wardens gave him a friendly nod.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading He passed through the gateway just before the gloaming fell, and the wardens gave him a friendly nod.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Once on the way, he travelled in haste, but careful when he reached the city not to show any signs of trepidation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once on the way, he travelled in haste, but careful when he reached the city not to show any signs of trepidation.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "How has your business prospered?" the chief warden, with whom he was a favourite, asked, as he so often did.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
on one occasion
From this reading Once on the way, he travelled in haste, but careful when he reached the city not to show any signs of trepidation.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He passed through the gateway just before the gloaming fell, and the wardens gave him a friendly nod.
prosperedverbUS /ˈprɑːspərd/
past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading "How has your business prospered?" the chief warden, with whom he was a favourite, asked, as he so often did.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Once on the way, he travelled in haste, but careful when he reached the city not to show any signs of trepidation.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Once on the way, he travelled in haste, but careful when he reached the city not to show any signs of trepidation.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Once on the way, he travelled in haste, but careful when he reached the city not to show any signs of trepidation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "How has your business prospered?" the chief warden, with whom he was a favourite, asked, as he so often did.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once on the way, he travelled in haste, but careful when he reached the city not to show any signs of trepidation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He passed through the gateway just before the gloaming fell, and the wardens gave him a friendly nod.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once on the way, he travelled in haste, but careful when he reached the city not to show any signs of trepidation.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Once on the way, he travelled in haste, but careful when he reached the city not to show any signs of trepidation.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading Once on the way, he travelled in haste, but careful when he reached the city not to show any signs of trepidation.
Tyndalenoun
English translator and Protestant martyr
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
wardennounUS /ˈwɔːr.dən/
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading "How has your business prospered?" the chief warden, with whom he was a favourite, asked, as he so often did.
wardensnounUS /ˈwɔːrdənz/
plural of “warden” — the chief official in charge of a prison
From this reading He passed through the gateway just before the gloaming fell, and the wardens gave him a friendly nod.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HERMAN'S RETURN Herman satisfied himself that Tyndale was safe, and that everything was provided for his comfort, before he started on his journey home.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Once on the way, he travelled in haste, but careful when he reached the city not to show any signs of trepidation.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Excellently well," was Herman's answer.
at the time that
From this reading Once on the way, he travelled in haste, but careful when he reached the city not to show any signs of trepidation.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "How has your business prospered?" the chief warden, with whom he was a favourite, asked, as he so often did.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "How has your business prospered?" the chief warden, with whom he was a favourite, asked, as he so often did.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How has your business prospered?" the chief warden, with whom he was a favourite, asked, as he so often did.
