used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About this time, and for some weeks later, Tom longed continually to commence a more decided service for his Master.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
all-sufficient
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From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
betideverbUS /bɪˈtaɪd/
become of; happen to
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
BuildsnounUS /bɪldz/
plural of “build” — constitution of the human body
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading About this time, and for some weeks later, Tom longed continually to commence a more decided service for his Master.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading About this time, and for some weeks later, Tom longed continually to commence a more decided service for his Master.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
recognizable; marked
From this reading About this time, and for some weeks later, Tom longed continually to commence a more decided service for his Master.
one or the other of two
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Then, too, he felt that if he should undertake a regular Sunday-school, it would meet with opposition from the master, Mr. Sutherland.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading About this time, and for some weeks later, Tom longed continually to commence a more decided service for his Master.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
brought together in one place
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading GEORGE NEWMARK’S HYMN.
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 “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — 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 “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About this time, and for some weeks later, Tom longed continually to commence a more decided service for his Master.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
HYMNnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading GEORGE NEWMARK’S HYMN.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then, too, he felt that if he should undertake a regular Sunday-school, it would meet with opposition from the master, Mr. Sutherland.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, too, he felt that if he should undertake a regular Sunday-school, it would meet with opposition from the master, Mr. Sutherland.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading About this time, and for some weeks later, Tom longed continually to commence a more decided service for his Master.
go away from a place
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
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 there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading About this time, and for some weeks later, Tom longed continually to commence a more decided service for his Master.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading About this time, and for some weeks later, Tom longed continually to commence a more decided service for his Master.
come together
From this reading Then, too, he felt that if he should undertake a regular Sunday-school, it would meet with opposition from the master, Mr. Sutherland.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading About this time, and for some weeks later, Tom longed continually to commence a more decided service for his Master.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Then, too, he felt that if he should undertake a regular Sunday-school, it would meet with opposition from the master, Mr. Sutherland.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
NEWMARK'S
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From this reading GEORGE NEWMARK’S HYMN.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
nightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
happening every night
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
many times at short intervals
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
and nothing more
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Then, too, he felt that if he should undertake a regular Sunday-school, it would meet with opposition from the master, Mr. Sutherland.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Then, too, he felt that if he should undertake a regular Sunday-school, it would meet with opposition from the master, Mr. Sutherland.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading About this time, and for some weeks later, Tom longed continually to commence a more decided service for his Master.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then, too, he felt that if he should undertake a regular Sunday-school, it would meet with opposition from the master, Mr. Sutherland.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading About this time, and for some weeks later, Tom longed continually to commence a more decided service for his Master.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
Sunday-school
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From this reading Then, too, he felt that if he should undertake a regular Sunday-school, it would meet with opposition from the master, Mr. Sutherland.
SutherlandnounUS /ˈsʌðərlənd/
Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)
From this reading Then, too, he felt that if he should undertake a regular Sunday-school, it would meet with opposition from the master, Mr. Sutherland.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, too, he felt that if he should undertake a regular Sunday-school, it would meet with opposition from the master, Mr. Sutherland.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading About this time, and for some weeks later, Tom longed continually to commence a more decided service for his Master.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
Thou'lt
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From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading About this time, and for some weeks later, Tom longed continually to commence a more decided service for his Master.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
male cat
From this reading About this time, and for some weeks later, Tom longed continually to commence a more decided service for his Master.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then, too, he felt that if he should undertake a regular Sunday-school, it would meet with opposition from the master, Mr. Sutherland.
trustsnounUS /trʌsts/
plural of “trust” — something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
unchangingadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
conforming to the same principles or course of action over time
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Then, too, he felt that if he should undertake a regular Sunday-school, it would meet with opposition from the master, Mr. Sutherland.
precisely as stated
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
wearyingadjectiveUS /ˈwiːriɪŋ/
producing exhaustion
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading About this time, and for some weeks later, Tom longed continually to commence a more decided service for his Master.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
whate'er
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From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
at the time that
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
which person or people
From this reading “Leave God to order all thy ways, And hope in him, whate’er betide; Thou’lt find him in the evil days: An all-sufficient strength and guide Who trusts in God’s unchanging love, Builds on a rock that naught can move.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then, too, he felt that if he should undertake a regular Sunday-school, it would meet with opposition from the master, Mr. Sutherland.
the act of creating written works
From this reading But there were several things that came in the way: First, after his long day’s work in the fields, his evening writing, although only for an hour, was very wearying, and often when he reached the house at night he could not, from fatigue, either study or talk with those who nightly gathered there.
