used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
react verbally
From this reading It has often vexed me and the answer is not yet.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet are they but the truth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet are they but the truth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
divisible by two
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
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 In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has often vexed me and the answer is not yet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
nearnessnoun
the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It has often vexed me and the answer is not yet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
go across or through
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
RAIDERSnounUS /ˈreɪdərz/
plural of “raider” — someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
From this reading THE RAIDERS.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RAIDERS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Yet are they but the truth.
un-Christian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
precisely as stated
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading It has often vexed me and the answer is not yet.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet are they but the truth.
