used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The Doctor smiled as he listened, telling himself that the boy was already beginning to "reach out."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Doctor smiled as he listened, telling himself that the boy was already beginning to "reach out."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His sermon was on "Fellowship of Service," a theme very different from the subjects he had chosen at the beginning of his preaching in Corinth.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading His sermon was on "Fellowship of Service," a theme very different from the subjects he had chosen at the beginning of his preaching in Corinth.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
a youthful male person
From this reading The Doctor smiled as he listened, telling himself that the boy was already beginning to "reach out."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading It was the Sunday evening following the incidents just related that Dan was challenged.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading His sermon was on "Fellowship of Service," a theme very different from the subjects he had chosen at the beginning of his preaching in Corinth.
CorinthnounUS /ˈkɔːrənθ/
the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens
From this reading His sermon was on "Fellowship of Service," a theme very different from the subjects he had chosen at the beginning of his preaching in Corinth.
Dan
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From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading His sermon was on "Fellowship of Service," a theme very different from the subjects he had chosen at the beginning of his preaching in Corinth.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The Doctor smiled as he listened, telling himself that the boy was already beginning to "reach out."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was the Sunday evening following the incidents just related that Dan was challenged.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
FellowshipnounUS /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/
an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
From this reading His sermon was on "Fellowship of Service," a theme very different from the subjects he had chosen at the beginning of his preaching in Corinth.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was the Sunday evening following the incidents just related that Dan was challenged.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His sermon was on "Fellowship of Service," a theme very different from the subjects he had chosen at the beginning of his preaching in Corinth.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His sermon was on "Fellowship of Service," a theme very different from the subjects he had chosen at the beginning of his preaching in Corinth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His sermon was on "Fellowship of Service," a theme very different from the subjects he had chosen at the beginning of his preaching in Corinth.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Doctor smiled as he listened, telling himself that the boy was already beginning to "reach out."
HIREverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading It was the Sunday evening following the incidents just related that Dan was challenged.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
and nothing more
From this reading It was the Sunday evening following the incidents just related that Dan was challenged.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
LABORERnounUS /ˈleɪbərər/
someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The Doctor smiled as he listened, telling himself that the boy was already beginning to "reach out."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His sermon was on "Fellowship of Service," a theme very different from the subjects he had chosen at the beginning of his preaching in Corinth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His sermon was on "Fellowship of Service," a theme very different from the subjects he had chosen at the beginning of his preaching in Corinth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
preachingnounUS /ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading His sermon was on "Fellowship of Service," a theme very different from the subjects he had chosen at the beginning of his preaching in Corinth.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The Doctor smiled as he listened, telling himself that the boy was already beginning to "reach out."
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading It was the Sunday evening following the incidents just related that Dan was challenged.
worried and uneasy
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
precisely, exactly
From this reading As usual the Doctor was right.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading His sermon was on "Fellowship of Service," a theme very different from the subjects he had chosen at the beginning of his preaching in Corinth.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading His sermon was on "Fellowship of Service," a theme very different from the subjects he had chosen at the beginning of his preaching in Corinth.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The Doctor smiled as he listened, telling himself that the boy was already beginning to "reach out."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading His sermon was on "Fellowship of Service," a theme very different from the subjects he had chosen at the beginning of his preaching in Corinth.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It was the Sunday evening following the incidents just related that Dan was challenged.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading The Doctor smiled as he listened, telling himself that the boy was already beginning to "reach out."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the Sunday evening following the incidents just related that Dan was challenged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading His sermon was on "Fellowship of Service," a theme very different from the subjects he had chosen at the beginning of his preaching in Corinth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As usual the Doctor was right.
precisely as stated
From this reading His sermon was on "Fellowship of Service," a theme very different from the subjects he had chosen at the beginning of his preaching in Corinth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
whereon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LABORER AND HIS HIRE "But it was a reaching out in the dark, a blind groping for something--Dan knew not exactly what: a restless but cautious feeling about for a place whereon to set his feet."
