used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
in the past
From this reading And this was the more pleasing to them, because they had heard she was Christian's wife, that woman who was some time ago so unwilling to hear of going on pilgrimage.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Then they gave ear, and heard, as they thought, Christiana mentioned by name; for you must know that there went along, even before her, a talk of her and her children's going on pilgrimage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So they drew on towards the house (the house of the Interpreter); and, when they came to the door, they heard a great talk in the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
for the reason that
From this reading And this was the more pleasing to them, because they had heard she was Christian's wife, that woman who was some time ago so unwilling to hear of going on pilgrimage.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then they gave ear, and heard, as they thought, Christiana mentioned by name; for you must know that there went along, even before her, a talk of her and her children's going on pilgrimage.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then they gave ear, and heard, as they thought, Christiana mentioned by name; for you must know that there went along, even before her, a talk of her and her children's going on pilgrimage.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So they drew on towards the house (the house of the Interpreter); and, when they came to the door, they heard a great talk in the house.
children's
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From this reading Then they gave ear, and heard, as they thought, Christiana mentioned by name; for you must know that there went along, even before her, a talk of her and her children's going on pilgrimage.
Christian's
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From this reading And this was the more pleasing to them, because they had heard she was Christian's wife, that woman who was some time ago so unwilling to hear of going on pilgrimage.
Christiana
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From this reading Then they gave ear, and heard, as they thought, Christiana mentioned by name; for you must know that there went along, even before her, a talk of her and her children's going on pilgrimage.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading So they drew on towards the house (the house of the Interpreter); and, when they came to the door, they heard a great talk in the house.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Then they gave ear, and heard, as they thought, Christiana mentioned by name; for you must know that there went along, even before her, a talk of her and her children's going on pilgrimage.
divisible by two
From this reading Then they gave ear, and heard, as they thought, Christiana mentioned by name; for you must know that there went along, even before her, a talk of her and her children's going on pilgrimage.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then they gave ear, and heard, as they thought, Christiana mentioned by name; for you must know that there went along, even before her, a talk of her and her children's going on pilgrimage.
the act of departing
From this reading Then they gave ear, and heard, as they thought, Christiana mentioned by name; for you must know that there went along, even before her, a talk of her and her children's going on pilgrimage.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading So they drew on towards the house (the house of the Interpreter); and, when they came to the door, they heard a great talk in the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading And this was the more pleasing to them, because they had heard she was Christian's wife, that woman who was some time ago so unwilling to hear of going on pilgrimage.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading So they drew on towards the house (the house of the Interpreter); and, when they came to the door, they heard a great talk in the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then they gave ear, and heard, as they thought, Christiana mentioned by name; for you must know that there went along, even before her, a talk of her and her children's going on pilgrimage.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE INTERPRETER'S HOUSE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
InterpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading So they drew on towards the house (the house of the Interpreter); and, when they came to the door, they heard a great talk in the house.
INTERPRETER'S
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From this reading THE INTERPRETER'S HOUSE.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Then they gave ear, and heard, as they thought, Christiana mentioned by name; for you must know that there went along, even before her, a talk of her and her children's going on pilgrimage.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Then they gave ear, and heard, as they thought, Christiana mentioned by name; for you must know that there went along, even before her, a talk of her and her children's going on pilgrimage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Then they gave ear, and heard, as they thought, Christiana mentioned by name; for you must know that there went along, even before her, a talk of her and her children's going on pilgrimage.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then they gave ear, and heard, as they thought, Christiana mentioned by name; for you must know that there went along, even before her, a talk of her and her children's going on pilgrimage.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So they drew on towards the house (the house of the Interpreter); and, when they came to the door, they heard a great talk in the house.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
Pilgrim'snounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
possessive form of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading Then they gave ear, and heard, as they thought, Christiana mentioned by name; for you must know that there went along, even before her, a talk of her and her children's going on pilgrimage.
pilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading And this was the more pleasing to them, because they had heard she was Christian's wife, that woman who was some time ago so unwilling to hear of going on pilgrimage.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And this was the more pleasing to them, because they had heard she was Christian's wife, that woman who was some time ago so unwilling to hear of going on pilgrimage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they drew on towards the house (the house of the Interpreter); and, when they came to the door, they heard a great talk in the house.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And this was the more pleasing to them, because they had heard she was Christian's wife, that woman who was some time ago so unwilling to hear of going on pilgrimage.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading So they drew on towards the house (the house of the Interpreter); and, when they came to the door, they heard a great talk in the house.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then they gave ear, and heard, as they thought, Christiana mentioned by name; for you must know that there went along, even before her, a talk of her and her children's going on pilgrimage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTERPRETER'S HOUSE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And this was the more pleasing to them, because they had heard she was Christian's wife, that woman who was some time ago so unwilling to hear of going on pilgrimage.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then they gave ear, and heard, as they thought, Christiana mentioned by name; for you must know that there went along, even before her, a talk of her and her children's going on pilgrimage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then they gave ear, and heard, as they thought, Christiana mentioned by name; for you must know that there went along, even before her, a talk of her and her children's going on pilgrimage.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this was the more pleasing to them, because they had heard she was Christian's wife, that woman who was some time ago so unwilling to hear of going on pilgrimage.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Then they gave ear, and heard, as they thought, Christiana mentioned by name; for you must know that there went along, even before her, a talk of her and her children's going on pilgrimage.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
in the direction of
From this reading So they drew on towards the house (the house of the Interpreter); and, when they came to the door, they heard a great talk in the house.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading And this was the more pleasing to them, because they had heard she was Christian's wife, that woman who was some time ago so unwilling to hear of going on pilgrimage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then they gave ear, and heard, as they thought, Christiana mentioned by name; for you must know that there went along, even before her, a talk of her and her children's going on pilgrimage.
at the time that
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
which person or people
From this reading And this was the more pleasing to them, because they had heard she was Christian's wife, that woman who was some time ago so unwilling to hear of going on pilgrimage.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading And this was the more pleasing to them, because they had heard she was Christian's wife, that woman who was some time ago so unwilling to hear of going on pilgrimage.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And this was the more pleasing to them, because they had heard she was Christian's wife, that woman who was some time ago so unwilling to hear of going on pilgrimage.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Thus, now, when they had talked away a little more time, they drew near to a house which stood in the way, which house was built for the relief of pilgrims, as you will find more fully related in the first part of these records of the Pilgrim's Progress.
