used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But she said, “Take it as a sign that you must from this time forth support yourself like a man.
Amrie
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From this reading He was in despair, and Amrie grieved with him, for she thought the soldier’s discipline an excellent means to make the indolent Dami more firm and steadfast.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With the winter came the drawing for recruits, but never was there such sorrow at drawing an exemption as that Dami displayed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SACK AND AXE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With the winter came the drawing for recruits, but never was there such sorrow at drawing an exemption as that Dami displayed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With the winter came the drawing for recruits, but never was there such sorrow at drawing an exemption as that Dami displayed.
AXEnounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading SACK AND AXE.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Farmer Schecken’s house was rebuilt handsomer than before the fire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With the winter came the drawing for recruits, but never was there such sorrow at drawing an exemption as that Dami displayed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading With the winter came the drawing for recruits, but never was there such sorrow at drawing an exemption as that Dami displayed.
Dami
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From this reading With the winter came the drawing for recruits, but never was there such sorrow at drawing an exemption as that Dami displayed.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading He was in despair, and Amrie grieved with him, for she thought the soldier’s discipline an excellent means to make the indolent Dami more firm and steadfast.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading He was in despair, and Amrie grieved with him, for she thought the soldier’s discipline an excellent means to make the indolent Dami more firm and steadfast.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading With the winter came the drawing for recruits, but never was there such sorrow at drawing an exemption as that Dami displayed.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading With the winter came the drawing for recruits, but never was there such sorrow at drawing an exemption as that Dami displayed.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He was in despair, and Amrie grieved with him, for she thought the soldier’s discipline an excellent means to make the indolent Dami more firm and steadfast.
exemptionnounUS /ɪɡˈzempʃən/
immunity from an obligation or duty
From this reading With the winter came the drawing for recruits, but never was there such sorrow at drawing an exemption as that Dami displayed.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Farmer Schecken’s house was rebuilt handsomer than before the fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Farmer Schecken’s house was rebuilt handsomer than before the fire.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He was in despair, and Amrie grieved with him, for she thought the soldier’s discipline an excellent means to make the indolent Dami more firm and steadfast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the winter came the drawing for recruits, but never was there such sorrow at drawing an exemption as that Dami displayed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But she said, “Take it as a sign that you must from this time forth support yourself like a man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But she said, “Take it as a sign that you must from this time forth support yourself like a man.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading He was in despair, and Amrie grieved with him, for she thought the soldier’s discipline an excellent means to make the indolent Dami more firm and steadfast.
handsomer
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From this reading Farmer Schecken’s house was rebuilt handsomer than before the fire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in despair, and Amrie grieved with him, for she thought the soldier’s discipline an excellent means to make the indolent Dami more firm and steadfast.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was in despair, and Amrie grieved with him, for she thought the soldier’s discipline an excellent means to make the indolent Dami more firm and steadfast.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Farmer Schecken’s house was rebuilt handsomer than before the fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in despair, and Amrie grieved with him, for she thought the soldier’s discipline an excellent means to make the indolent Dami more firm and steadfast.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading He was in despair, and Amrie grieved with him, for she thought the soldier’s discipline an excellent means to make the indolent Dami more firm and steadfast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But she said, “Take it as a sign that you must from this time forth support yourself like a man.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But she said, “Take it as a sign that you must from this time forth support yourself like a man.
engage in
From this reading He was in despair, and Amrie grieved with him, for she thought the soldier’s discipline an excellent means to make the indolent Dami more firm and steadfast.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But she said, “Take it as a sign that you must from this time forth support yourself like a man.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He was in despair, and Amrie grieved with him, for she thought the soldier’s discipline an excellent means to make the indolent Dami more firm and steadfast.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was in despair, and Amrie grieved with him, for she thought the soldier’s discipline an excellent means to make the indolent Dami more firm and steadfast.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But she said, “Take it as a sign that you must from this time forth support yourself like a man.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading With the winter came the drawing for recruits, but never was there such sorrow at drawing an exemption as that Dami displayed.
rebuiltverbUS /riˈbɪlt/
inflected form of “rebuild” — build again
From this reading Farmer Schecken’s house was rebuilt handsomer than before the fire.
recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading With the winter came the drawing for recruits, but never was there such sorrow at drawing an exemption as that Dami displayed.
SACKnounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading SACK AND AXE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But she said, “Take it as a sign that you must from this time forth support yourself like a man.
Schecken's
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From this reading Farmer Schecken’s house was rebuilt handsomer than before the fire.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in despair, and Amrie grieved with him, for she thought the soldier’s discipline an excellent means to make the indolent Dami more firm and steadfast.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading But she said, “Take it as a sign that you must from this time forth support yourself like a man.
soldier'snounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He was in despair, and Amrie grieved with him, for she thought the soldier’s discipline an excellent means to make the indolent Dami more firm and steadfast.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading With the winter came the drawing for recruits, but never was there such sorrow at drawing an exemption as that Dami displayed.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He was in despair, and Amrie grieved with him, for she thought the soldier’s discipline an excellent means to make the indolent Dami more firm and steadfast.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading With the winter came the drawing for recruits, but never was there such sorrow at drawing an exemption as that Dami displayed.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading But she said, “Take it as a sign that you must from this time forth support yourself like a man.
carry out
From this reading But she said, “Take it as a sign that you must from this time forth support yourself like a man.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Farmer Schecken’s house was rebuilt handsomer than before the fire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With the winter came the drawing for recruits, but never was there such sorrow at drawing an exemption as that Dami displayed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Farmer Schecken’s house was rebuilt handsomer than before the fire.
in or at that place or location
From this reading With the winter came the drawing for recruits, but never was there such sorrow at drawing an exemption as that Dami displayed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But she said, “Take it as a sign that you must from this time forth support yourself like a man.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was in despair, and Amrie grieved with him, for she thought the soldier’s discipline an excellent means to make the indolent Dami more firm and steadfast.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But she said, “Take it as a sign that you must from this time forth support yourself like a man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was in despair, and Amrie grieved with him, for she thought the soldier’s discipline an excellent means to make the indolent Dami more firm and steadfast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Farmer Schecken’s house was rebuilt handsomer than before the fire.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading With the winter came the drawing for recruits, but never was there such sorrow at drawing an exemption as that Dami displayed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the winter came the drawing for recruits, but never was there such sorrow at drawing an exemption as that Dami displayed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But she said, “Take it as a sign that you must from this time forth support yourself like a man.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading But she said, “Take it as a sign that you must from this time forth support yourself like a man.
