used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The light is breaking in, but it is a sore business, when I was so strong in my pride."
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading You will be able to tell him something of what is passing in your mind; it will do you good to put it into words, and it will be a help to him."
Ah
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From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Oh," said the man, looking at us, "I am better, much better.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Oh," said the man, looking at us, "I am better, much better.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But now I want you kindly to bestir yourself, and talk a little to this friend of ours, who has not been long with us, and finds the place somewhat, bewildering.
bestirverb
become active
From this reading But now I want you kindly to bestir yourself, and talk a little to this friend of ours, who has not been long with us, and finds the place somewhat, bewildering.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Oh," said the man, looking at us, "I am better, much better.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading But now I want you kindly to bestir yourself, and talk a little to this friend of ours, who has not been long with us, and finds the place somewhat, bewildering.
the act of breaking something
From this reading The light is breaking in, but it is a sore business, when I was so strong in my pride."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The light is breaking in, but it is a sore business, when I was so strong in my pride."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The light is breaking in, but it is a sore business, when I was so strong in my pride."
without doubt or question
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You will be able to tell him something of what is passing in your mind; it will do you good to put it into words, and it will be a help to him."
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading But now I want you kindly to bestir yourself, and talk a little to this friend of ours, who has not been long with us, and finds the place somewhat, bewildering.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But now I want you kindly to bestir yourself, and talk a little to this friend of ours, who has not been long with us, and finds the place somewhat, bewildering.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading You will be able to tell him something of what is passing in your mind; it will do you good to put it into words, and it will be a help to him."
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But now I want you kindly to bestir yourself, and talk a little to this friend of ours, who has not been long with us, and finds the place somewhat, bewildering.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading You will be able to tell him something of what is passing in your mind; it will do you good to put it into words, and it will be a help to him."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You will be able to tell him something of what is passing in your mind; it will do you good to put it into words, and it will be a help to him."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh," said the man, looking at us, "I am better, much better.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The light is breaking in, but it is a sore business, when I was so strong in my pride."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading You will be able to tell him something of what is passing in your mind; it will do you good to put it into words, and it will be a help to him."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The light is breaking in, but it is a sore business, when I was so strong in my pride."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The light is breaking in, but it is a sore business, when I was so strong in my pride."
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading But now I want you kindly to bestir yourself, and talk a little to this friend of ours, who has not been long with us, and finds the place somewhat, bewildering.
the act of departing
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light is breaking in, but it is a sore business, when I was so strong in my pride."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But now I want you kindly to bestir yourself, and talk a little to this friend of ours, who has not been long with us, and finds the place somewhat, bewildering.
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 But now I want you kindly to bestir yourself, and talk a little to this friend of ours, who has not been long with us, and finds the place somewhat, bewildering.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Oh," said the man, looking at us, "I am better, much better.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Oh," said the man, looking at us, "I am better, much better.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading You will be able to tell him something of what is passing in your mind; it will do you good to put it into words, and it will be a help to him."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Oh," said the man, looking at us, "I am better, much better.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The light is breaking in, but it is a sore business, when I was so strong in my pride."
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But now I want you kindly to bestir yourself, and talk a little to this friend of ours, who has not been long with us, and finds the place somewhat, bewildering.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now I want you kindly to bestir yourself, and talk a little to this friend of ours, who has not been long with us, and finds the place somewhat, bewildering.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh," said the man, looking at us, "I am better, much better.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading But now I want you kindly to bestir yourself, and talk a little to this friend of ours, who has not been long with us, and finds the place somewhat, bewildering.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading You will be able to tell him something of what is passing in your mind; it will do you good to put it into words, and it will be a help to him."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But now I want you kindly to bestir yourself, and talk a little to this friend of ours, who has not been long with us, and finds the place somewhat, bewildering.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The light is breaking in, but it is a sore business, when I was so strong in my pride."
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading You will be able to tell him something of what is passing in your mind; it will do you good to put it into words, and it will be a help to him."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh," said the man, looking at us, "I am better, much better.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The light is breaking in, but it is a sore business, when I was so strong in my pride."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading You will be able to tell him something of what is passing in your mind; it will do you good to put it into words, and it will be a help to him."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But now I want you kindly to bestir yourself, and talk a little to this friend of ours, who has not been long with us, and finds the place somewhat, bewildering.
in the near future
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
hurting
From this reading The light is breaking in, but it is a sore business, when I was so strong in my pride."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The light is breaking in, but it is a sore business, when I was so strong in my pride."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But now I want you kindly to bestir yourself, and talk a little to this friend of ours, who has not been long with us, and finds the place somewhat, bewildering.
express in words
From this reading You will be able to tell him something of what is passing in your mind; it will do you good to put it into words, and it will be a help to him."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh," said the man, looking at us, "I am better, much better.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But now I want you kindly to bestir yourself, and talk a little to this friend of ours, who has not been long with us, and finds the place somewhat, bewildering.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh," said the man, looking at us, "I am better, much better.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading But now I want you kindly to bestir yourself, and talk a little to this friend of ours, who has not been long with us, and finds the place somewhat, bewildering.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The light is breaking in, but it is a sore business, when I was so strong in my pride."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You will be able to tell him something of what is passing in your mind; it will do you good to put it into words, and it will be a help to him."
at the time that
From this reading The light is breaking in, but it is a sore business, when I was so strong in my pride."
which person or people
From this reading But now I want you kindly to bestir yourself, and talk a little to this friend of ours, who has not been long with us, and finds the place somewhat, bewildering.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
in the company of; together with
From this reading But now I want you kindly to bestir yourself, and talk a little to this friend of ours, who has not been long with us, and finds the place somewhat, bewildering.
the words that are spoken
From this reading You will be able to tell him something of what is passing in your mind; it will do you good to put it into words, and it will be a help to him."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah," said our guide, "it is indeed a slow process; but happiness and health must be purchased; and every day I see clearly that you are drawing nearer to the end of your troubles--you will soon be leaving us!
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading But now I want you kindly to bestir yourself, and talk a little to this friend of ours, who has not been long with us, and finds the place somewhat, bewildering.
