used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
AgincourtnounUS /ˈædʒənkɔːrt/
a battle in northern France in which English longbowmen under Henry V decisively defeated a much larger French army in 1415
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading One of the funniest exhibitions of temporary power I once observed in America--in a church.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Two of us had gone to hear a great American preacher, and we had been invited to sit in the pew of a friend, in a church to which we were strangers.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading One of the funniest exhibitions of temporary power I once observed in America--in a church.
don't
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From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
exhibitionsnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting
From this reading One of the funniest exhibitions of temporary power I once observed in America--in a church.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Two of us had gone to hear a great American preacher, and we had been invited to sit in the pew of a friend, in a church to which we were strangers.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
funniestadjectiveUS /ˈfʌniəst/
superlative of “funny” — arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading One of the funniest exhibitions of temporary power I once observed in America--in a church.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Two of us had gone to hear a great American preacher, and we had been invited to sit in the pew of a friend, in a church to which we were strangers.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The temporary owner of this great man is quite modest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two of us had gone to hear a great American preacher, and we had been invited to sit in the pew of a friend, in a church to which we were strangers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Two of us had gone to hear a great American preacher, and we had been invited to sit in the pew of a friend, in a church to which we were strangers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Two of us had gone to hear a great American preacher, and we had been invited to sit in the pew of a friend, in a church to which we were strangers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
isn't
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From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The temporary owner of this great man is quite modest.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading The temporary owner of this great man is quite modest.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading One of the funniest exhibitions of temporary power I once observed in America--in a church.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
on one occasion
From this reading One of the funniest exhibitions of temporary power I once observed in America--in a church.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the funniest exhibitions of temporary power I once observed in America--in a church.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The temporary owner of this great man is quite modest.
pewnounUS /pjuː/
long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
From this reading Two of us had gone to hear a great American preacher, and we had been invited to sit in the pew of a friend, in a church to which we were strangers.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading One of the funniest exhibitions of temporary power I once observed in America--in a church.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading Two of us had gone to hear a great American preacher, and we had been invited to sit in the pew of a friend, in a church to which we were strangers.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The temporary owner of this great man is quite modest.
be seated
From this reading Two of us had gone to hear a great American preacher, and we had been invited to sit in the pew of a friend, in a church to which we were strangers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Two of us had gone to hear a great American preacher, and we had been invited to sit in the pew of a friend, in a church to which we were strangers.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading The temporary owner of this great man is quite modest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The temporary owner of this great man is quite modest.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two of us had gone to hear a great American preacher, and we had been invited to sit in the pew of a friend, in a church to which we were strangers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of us had gone to hear a great American preacher, and we had been invited to sit in the pew of a friend, in a church to which we were strangers.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Two of us had gone to hear a great American preacher, and we had been invited to sit in the pew of a friend, in a church to which we were strangers.
vouchsafes
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From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Two of us had gone to hear a great American preacher, and we had been invited to sit in the pew of a friend, in a church to which we were strangers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two of us had gone to hear a great American preacher, and we had been invited to sit in the pew of a friend, in a church to which we were strangers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
at the time that
From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Two of us had gone to hear a great American preacher, and we had been invited to sit in the pew of a friend, in a church to which we were strangers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I always thought that his ancestors fought for my friends' ancestors in the battle of Agincourt, but, on inquiry, find he has been with them six months.
but in spite of that
From this reading I don't know what he thinks about me, but when he vouchsafes me something that is a smile and yet isn't a smile, I feel gratified.
