Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

later than; following

From this reading This Hopeful also told Christian that there were many more of the men in the fair that would take their time and follow after.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

in addition

From this reading This Hopeful also told Christian that there were many more of the men in the fair that would take their time and follow after.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Thus one died to show faithfulness to the truth, and another rises out of his ashes to be a companion with Christian in his pilgrimage.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading Thus one died to show faithfulness to the truth, and another rises out of his ashes to be a companion with Christian in his pilgrimage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading [Sidenote: BY-ENDS OF FAIR-SPEECH] So I saw that, quickly after they were got out of the fair, they overtook one that was going before them, whose name was By-ends; so they said to him, "What countryman, sir? and how far go you this way?"

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

like or characteristic of or befitting a brother

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He told them that he came from the town of Fair-speech, and he was going to the Celestial City; but told them not his name.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

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From this reading [Sidenote: BY-ENDS OF FAIR-SPEECH] So I saw that, quickly after they were got out of the fair, they overtook one that was going before them, whose name was By-ends; so they said to him, "What countryman, sir? and how far go you this way?"

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He told them that he came from the town of Fair-speech, and he was going to the Celestial City; but told them not his name.

of or relating to the sky

From this reading He told them that he came from the town of Fair-speech, and he was going to the Celestial City; but told them not his name.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading He told them that he came from the town of Fair-speech, and he was going to the Celestial City; but told them not his name.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

a man from your own country

From this reading [Sidenote: BY-ENDS OF FAIR-SPEECH] So I saw that, quickly after they were got out of the fair, they overtook one that was going before them, whose name was By-ends; so they said to him, "What countryman, sir? and how far go you this way?"

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Thus one died to show faithfulness to the truth, and another rises out of his ashes to be a companion with Christian in his pilgrimage.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [Sidenote: BY-ENDS OF FAIR-SPEECH] So I saw that, quickly after they were got out of the fair, they overtook one that was going before them, whose name was By-ends; so they said to him, "What countryman, sir? and how far go you this way?"

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

the quality of being faithful

From this reading Thus one died to show faithfulness to the truth, and another rises out of his ashes to be a companion with Christian in his pilgrimage.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading [Sidenote: BY-ENDS OF FAIR-SPEECH] So I saw that, quickly after they were got out of the fair, they overtook one that was going before them, whose name was By-ends; so they said to him, "What countryman, sir? and how far go you this way?"

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading This Hopeful also told Christian that there were many more of the men in the fair that would take their time and follow after.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He told them that he came from the town of Fair-speech, and he was going to the Celestial City; but told them not his name.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading [Sidenote: BY-ENDS OF FAIR-SPEECH] So I saw that, quickly after they were got out of the fair, they overtook one that was going before them, whose name was By-ends; so they said to him, "What countryman, sir? and how far go you this way?"

the act of departing

From this reading [Sidenote: BY-ENDS OF FAIR-SPEECH] So I saw that, quickly after they were got out of the fair, they overtook one that was going before them, whose name was By-ends; so they said to him, "What countryman, sir? and how far go you this way?"

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading [Sidenote: BY-ENDS OF FAIR-SPEECH] So I saw that, quickly after they were got out of the fair, they overtook one that was going before them, whose name was By-ends; so they said to him, "What countryman, sir? and how far go you this way?"

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [Sidenote: BY-ENDS OF FAIR-SPEECH] So I saw that, quickly after they were got out of the fair, they overtook one that was going before them, whose name was By-ends; so they said to him, "What countryman, sir? and how far go you this way?"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading This Hopeful also told Christian that there were many more of the men in the fair that would take their time and follow after.

the force of workers available

From this reading This Hopeful also told Christian that there were many more of the men in the fair that would take their time and follow after.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This Hopeful also told Christian that there were many more of the men in the fair that would take their time and follow after.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thus one died to show faithfulness to the truth, and another rises out of his ashes to be a companion with Christian in his pilgrimage.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Thus one died to show faithfulness to the truth, and another rises out of his ashes to be a companion with Christian in his pilgrimage.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading [Sidenote: BY-ENDS OF FAIR-SPEECH] So I saw that, quickly after they were got out of the fair, they overtook one that was going before them, whose name was By-ends; so they said to him, "What countryman, sir? and how far go you this way?"

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading Thus one died to show faithfulness to the truth, and another rises out of his ashes to be a companion with Christian in his pilgrimage.

promise solemnly and formally

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

with speed

From this reading [Sidenote: BY-ENDS OF FAIR-SPEECH] So I saw that, quickly after they were got out of the fair, they overtook one that was going before them, whose name was By-ends; so they said to him, "What countryman, sir? and how far go you this way?"

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading Thus one died to show faithfulness to the truth, and another rises out of his ashes to be a companion with Christian in his pilgrimage.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading [Sidenote: BY-ENDS OF FAIR-SPEECH] So I saw that, quickly after they were got out of the fair, they overtook one that was going before them, whose name was By-ends; so they said to him, "What countryman, sir? and how far go you this way?"

cut with a saw

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Thus one died to show faithfulness to the truth, and another rises out of his ashes to be a companion with Christian in his pilgrimage.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [Sidenote: BY-ENDS OF FAIR-SPEECH] So I saw that, quickly after they were got out of the fair, they overtook one that was going before them, whose name was By-ends; so they said to him, "What countryman, sir? and how far go you this way?"

term of address for a man

From this reading [Sidenote: BY-ENDS OF FAIR-SPEECH] So I saw that, quickly after they were got out of the fair, they overtook one that was going before them, whose name was By-ends; so they said to him, "What countryman, sir? and how far go you this way?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

carry out

From this reading This Hopeful also told Christian that there were many more of the men in the fair that would take their time and follow after.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading [Sidenote: BY-ENDS OF FAIR-SPEECH] So I saw that, quickly after they were got out of the fair, they overtook one that was going before them, whose name was By-ends; so they said to him, "What countryman, sir? and how far go you this way?"

in or at that place or location

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading [Sidenote: BY-ENDS OF FAIR-SPEECH] So I saw that, quickly after they were got out of the fair, they overtook one that was going before them, whose name was By-ends; so they said to him, "What countryman, sir? and how far go you this way?"

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This Hopeful also told Christian that there were many more of the men in the fair that would take their time and follow after.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus one died to show faithfulness to the truth, and another rises out of his ashes to be a companion with Christian in his pilgrimage.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This Hopeful also told Christian that there were many more of the men in the fair that would take their time and follow after.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Thus one died to show faithfulness to the truth, and another rises out of his ashes to be a companion with Christian in his pilgrimage.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He told them that he came from the town of Fair-speech, and he was going to the Celestial City; but told them not his name.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Thus one died to show faithfulness to the truth, and another rises out of his ashes to be a companion with Christian in his pilgrimage.

an old word for “to”

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading [Sidenote: BY-ENDS OF FAIR-SPEECH] So I saw that, quickly after they were got out of the fair, they overtook one that was going before them, whose name was By-ends; so they said to him, "What countryman, sir? and how far go you this way?"

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading This Hopeful also told Christian that there were many more of the men in the fair that would take their time and follow after.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading [Sidenote: BY-ENDS OF FAIR-SPEECH] So I saw that, quickly after they were got out of the fair, they overtook one that was going before them, whose name was By-ends; so they said to him, "What countryman, sir? and how far go you this way?"

which person or people

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

belonging to which person

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thus one died to show faithfulness to the truth, and another rises out of his ashes to be a companion with Christian in his pilgrimage.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Now, I saw in my dream, that Christian went forth not alone; for there was one whose name was Hopeful (being so made by looking upon Christian and Faithful in their words and behavior in their sufferings at the fair,) who joined himself unto him, and, entering into a brotherly pledge told him that he would be his companion.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading [Sidenote: BY-ENDS OF FAIR-SPEECH] So I saw that, quickly after they were got out of the fair, they overtook one that was going before them, whose name was By-ends; so they said to him, "What countryman, sir? and how far go you this way?"