used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And indeed he did so about three minutes after, with great seriousness, and affection, while the tears stood in his eyes, which convinced me of the gratitude of his soul.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading And indeed he did so about three minutes after, with great seriousness, and affection, while the tears stood in his eyes, which convinced me of the gratitude of his soul.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And indeed he did so about three minutes after, with great seriousness, and affection, while the tears stood in his eyes, which convinced me of the gratitude of his soul.
AlmightynounUS /ɔːlˈmaɪti/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading At his entrance on board the ship, he fell on his face in the most humble prostration to the Almighty.
in addition
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Nor did he less show his piety and wisdom in applying himself to his country people, and labouring to compose them, by the most powerful reasons, arguments, and persuasions.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Nor did he less show his piety and wisdom in applying himself to his country people, and labouring to compose them, by the most powerful reasons, arguments, and persuasions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At his entrance on board the ship, he fell on his face in the most humble prostration to the Almighty.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading Remarkable indeed was the behaviour of the young priest.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading At his entrance on board the ship, he fell on his face in the most humble prostration to the Almighty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nor did he less show his piety and wisdom in applying himself to his country people, and labouring to compose them, by the most powerful reasons, arguments, and persuasions.
composeverbUS /kəmˈpoʊz/
form the substance of
From this reading Nor did he less show his piety and wisdom in applying himself to his country people, and labouring to compose them, by the most powerful reasons, arguments, and persuasions.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading And indeed he did so about three minutes after, with great seriousness, and affection, while the tears stood in his eyes, which convinced me of the gratitude of his soul.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Nor did he less show his piety and wisdom in applying himself to his country people, and labouring to compose them, by the most powerful reasons, arguments, and persuasions.
CreatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
desiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And indeed he did so about three minutes after, with great seriousness, and affection, while the tears stood in his eyes, which convinced me of the gratitude of his soul.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At his entrance on board the ship, he fell on his face in the most humble prostration to the Almighty.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And indeed he did so about three minutes after, with great seriousness, and affection, while the tears stood in his eyes, which convinced me of the gratitude of his soul.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At his entrance on board the ship, he fell on his face in the most humble prostration to the Almighty.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading At his entrance on board the ship, he fell on his face in the most humble prostration to the Almighty.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading And indeed he did so about three minutes after, with great seriousness, and affection, while the tears stood in his eyes, which convinced me of the gratitude of his soul.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And indeed he did so about three minutes after, with great seriousness, and affection, while the tears stood in his eyes, which convinced me of the gratitude of his soul.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At his entrance on board the ship, he fell on his face in the most humble prostration to the Almighty.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nor did he less show his piety and wisdom in applying himself to his country people, and labouring to compose them, by the most powerful reasons, arguments, and persuasions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At his entrance on board the ship, he fell on his face in the most humble prostration to the Almighty.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading At his entrance on board the ship, he fell on his face in the most humble prostration to the Almighty.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At his entrance on board the ship, he fell on his face in the most humble prostration to the Almighty.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Remarkable indeed was the behaviour of the young priest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
labouringadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading Nor did he less show his piety and wisdom in applying himself to his country people, and labouring to compose them, by the most powerful reasons, arguments, and persuasions.
go away from a place
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Nor did he less show his piety and wisdom in applying himself to his country people, and labouring to compose them, by the most powerful reasons, arguments, and persuasions.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading And indeed he did so about three minutes after, with great seriousness, and affection, while the tears stood in his eyes, which convinced me of the gratitude of his soul.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
used to form the superlative
From this reading At his entrance on board the ship, he fell on his face in the most humble prostration to the Almighty.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did he less show his piety and wisdom in applying himself to his country people, and labouring to compose them, by the most powerful reasons, arguments, and persuasions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Remarkable indeed was the behaviour of the young priest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At his entrance on board the ship, he fell on his face in the most humble prostration to the Almighty.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Nor did he less show his piety and wisdom in applying himself to his country people, and labouring to compose them, by the most powerful reasons, arguments, and persuasions.
persuasionsnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒənz/
plural of “persuasion” — the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading Nor did he less show his piety and wisdom in applying himself to his country people, and labouring to compose them, by the most powerful reasons, arguments, and persuasions.
pietynounUS /ˈpaɪəti/
righteousness by virtue of being pious
From this reading Nor did he less show his piety and wisdom in applying himself to his country people, and labouring to compose them, by the most powerful reasons, arguments, and persuasions.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Nor did he less show his piety and wisdom in applying himself to his country people, and labouring to compose them, by the most powerful reasons, arguments, and persuasions.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Remarkable indeed was the behaviour of the young priest.
prostrationnounUS /prɑːˈstreɪʃən/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading At his entrance on board the ship, he fell on his face in the most humble prostration to the Almighty.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Nor did he less show his piety and wisdom in applying himself to his country people, and labouring to compose them, by the most powerful reasons, arguments, and persuasions.
unusual or striking
From this reading Remarkable indeed was the behaviour of the young priest.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading And indeed he did so about three minutes after, with great seriousness, and affection, while the tears stood in his eyes, which convinced me of the gratitude of his soul.
transport commercially
From this reading At his entrance on board the ship, he fell on his face in the most humble prostration to the Almighty.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Nor did he less show his piety and wisdom in applying himself to his country people, and labouring to compose them, by the most powerful reasons, arguments, and persuasions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading And indeed he did so about three minutes after, with great seriousness, and affection, while the tears stood in his eyes, which convinced me of the gratitude of his soul.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading And indeed he did so about three minutes after, with great seriousness, and affection, while the tears stood in his eyes, which convinced me of the gratitude of his soul.
swoonverbUS /swuːn/
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading And indeed he did so about three minutes after, with great seriousness, and affection, while the tears stood in his eyes, which convinced me of the gratitude of his soul.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Remarkable indeed was the behaviour of the young priest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nor did he less show his piety and wisdom in applying himself to his country people, and labouring to compose them, by the most powerful reasons, arguments, and persuasions.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading And indeed he did so about three minutes after, with great seriousness, and affection, while the tears stood in his eyes, which convinced me of the gratitude of his soul.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At his entrance on board the ship, he fell on his face in the most humble prostration to the Almighty.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Remarkable indeed was the behaviour of the young priest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And indeed he did so about three minutes after, with great seriousness, and affection, while the tears stood in his eyes, which convinced me of the gratitude of his soul.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And indeed he did so about three minutes after, with great seriousness, and affection, while the tears stood in his eyes, which convinced me of the gratitude of his soul.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Nor did he less show his piety and wisdom in applying himself to his country people, and labouring to compose them, by the most powerful reasons, arguments, and persuasions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And indeed he did so about three minutes after, with great seriousness, and affection, while the tears stood in his eyes, which convinced me of the gratitude of his soul.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I thought, indeed, he had fallen into a swoon, and so ran to help him up; but he modestly told me, _he was returning his thanks to the Almighty, desiring me to leave him a few moments, and that, next to his Creator, he would return me thanks also_.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Remarkable indeed was the behaviour of the young priest.
