used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Already has he afforded thee sustenance, and put it in thy power to provide for thyself till he sends thee a deliverance.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Is there not God to converse to, and is not he able to relieve thee?
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Already has he afforded thee sustenance, and put it in thy power to provide for thyself till he sends thee a deliverance.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already has he afforded thee sustenance, and put it in thy power to provide for thyself till he sends thee a deliverance.
in addition
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Is there not God to converse to, and is not he able to relieve thee?
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading I next proceeded to make a chair and a table, and so began to study such mechanical arts as seemed to me practicable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And now easing my mind a little by these reflections, I began to render my life as easy as possible.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And now easing my mind a little by these reflections, I began to render my life as easy as possible.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And now easing my mind a little by these reflections, I began to render my life as easy as possible.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading I next proceeded to make a chair and a table, and so began to study such mechanical arts as seemed to me practicable.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading Is there not God to converse to, and is not he able to relieve thee?
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading Already has he afforded thee sustenance, and put it in thy power to provide for thyself till he sends thee a deliverance.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
easingnounUS /ˈiːzɪŋ/
a change for the better
From this reading And now easing my mind a little by these reflections, I began to render my life as easy as possible.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading And now easing my mind a little by these reflections, I began to render my life as easy as possible.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Already has he afforded thee sustenance, and put it in thy power to provide for thyself till he sends thee a deliverance.
fortificationnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃən/
defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
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 Is there not God to converse to, and is not he able to relieve thee?
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Already has he afforded thee sustenance, and put it in thy power to provide for thyself till he sends thee a deliverance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Is there not God to converse to, and is not he able to relieve thee?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And now easing my mind a little by these reflections, I began to render my life as easy as possible.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Already has he afforded thee sustenance, and put it in thy power to provide for thyself till he sends thee a deliverance.
inclemencynoun
weather unsuitable for outdoor activities
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is there not God to converse to, and is not he able to relieve thee?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Already has he afforded thee sustenance, and put it in thy power to provide for thyself till he sends thee a deliverance.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And now easing my mind a little by these reflections, I began to render my life as easy as possible.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And now easing my mind a little by these reflections, I began to render my life as easy as possible.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
engage in
From this reading I next proceeded to make a chair and a table, and so began to study such mechanical arts as seemed to me practicable.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I next proceeded to make a chair and a table, and so began to study such mechanical arts as seemed to me practicable.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading I next proceeded to make a chair and a table, and so began to study such mechanical arts as seemed to me practicable.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading And now easing my mind a little by these reflections, I began to render my life as easy as possible.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And now easing my mind a little by these reflections, I began to render my life as easy as possible.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I next proceeded to make a chair and a table, and so began to study such mechanical arts as seemed to me practicable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Is there not God to converse to, and is not he able to relieve thee?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now easing my mind a little by these reflections, I began to render my life as easy as possible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading And now easing my mind a little by these reflections, I began to render my life as easy as possible.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Already has he afforded thee sustenance, and put it in thy power to provide for thyself till he sends thee a deliverance.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading I next proceeded to make a chair and a table, and so began to study such mechanical arts as seemed to me practicable.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading I next proceeded to make a chair and a table, and so began to study such mechanical arts as seemed to me practicable.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Already has he afforded thee sustenance, and put it in thy power to provide for thyself till he sends thee a deliverance.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Already has he afforded thee sustenance, and put it in thy power to provide for thyself till he sends thee a deliverance.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading And now easing my mind a little by these reflections, I began to render my life as easy as possible.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Is there not God to converse to, and is not he able to relieve thee?
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading And now easing my mind a little by these reflections, I began to render my life as easy as possible.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I next proceeded to make a chair and a table, and so began to study such mechanical arts as seemed to me practicable.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading Already has he afforded thee sustenance, and put it in thy power to provide for thyself till he sends thee a deliverance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I next proceeded to make a chair and a table, and so began to study such mechanical arts as seemed to me practicable.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I next proceeded to make a chair and a table, and so began to study such mechanical arts as seemed to me practicable.
sustenancenounUS /ˈsʌstənəns/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading Already has he afforded thee sustenance, and put it in thy power to provide for thyself till he sends thee a deliverance.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I next proceeded to make a chair and a table, and so began to study such mechanical arts as seemed to me practicable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
thatchedverbUS /θætʃt/
past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Is there not God to converse to, and is not he able to relieve thee?
in or at that place or location
From this reading Is there not God to converse to, and is not he able to relieve thee?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And now easing my mind a little by these reflections, I began to render my life as easy as possible.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Already has he afforded thee sustenance, and put it in thy power to provide for thyself till he sends thee a deliverance.
thyself
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From this reading Already has he afforded thee sustenance, and put it in thy power to provide for thyself till he sends thee a deliverance.
up to a particular time
From this reading Already has he afforded thee sustenance, and put it in thy power to provide for thyself till he sends thee a deliverance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Is there not God to converse to, and is not he able to relieve thee?
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading I must here add, to the description I have given of my habitation, that having raised a turf wall against the outside of it, I thatched it so close as might keep it from the inclemency of the weather; I also improved it within, enlarged my cave, and made a passage and door in the rock, which came out beyond the pale of my fortification.
