used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this, I beheld until they were come unto the Land of Beulah, where the sun shineth night and day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After this, I beheld until they were come unto the Land of Beulah, where the sun shineth night and day.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And because this country was common for pilgrims, and because the orchards and vineyards that were here belong to the King of the Celestial Country, therefore they were permitted to make bold with any of His things.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PILGRIMS AT HOME.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading Here, because they were weary, they betook themselves awhile to rest.
for the reason that
From this reading Here, because they were weary, they betook themselves awhile to rest.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading After this, I beheld until they were come unto the Land of Beulah, where the sun shineth night and day.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading And because this country was common for pilgrims, and because the orchards and vineyards that were here belong to the King of the Celestial Country, therefore they were permitted to make bold with any of His things.
betook
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From this reading Here, because they were weary, they betook themselves awhile to rest.
Beulah
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From this reading After this, I beheld until they were come unto the Land of Beulah, where the sun shineth night and day.
fearless and daring
From this reading And because this country was common for pilgrims, and because the orchards and vineyards that were here belong to the King of the Celestial Country, therefore they were permitted to make bold with any of His things.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
CelestialadjectiveUS /səˈlestʃəl/
of or relating to the sky
From this reading And because this country was common for pilgrims, and because the orchards and vineyards that were here belong to the King of the Celestial Country, therefore they were permitted to make bold with any of His things.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After this, I beheld until they were come unto the Land of Beulah, where the sun shineth night and day.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading And because this country was common for pilgrims, and because the orchards and vineyards that were here belong to the King of the Celestial Country, therefore they were permitted to make bold with any of His things.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading And because this country was common for pilgrims, and because the orchards and vineyards that were here belong to the King of the Celestial Country, therefore they were permitted to make bold with any of His things.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After this, I beheld until they were come unto the Land of Beulah, where the sun shineth night and day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And because this country was common for pilgrims, and because the orchards and vineyards that were here belong to the King of the Celestial Country, therefore they were permitted to make bold with any of His things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, because they were weary, they betook themselves awhile to rest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And because this country was common for pilgrims, and because the orchards and vineyards that were here belong to the King of the Celestial Country, therefore they were permitted to make bold with any of His things.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE PILGRIMS AT HOME.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After this, I beheld until they were come unto the Land of Beulah, where the sun shineth night and day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading And because this country was common for pilgrims, and because the orchards and vineyards that were here belong to the King of the Celestial Country, therefore they were permitted to make bold with any of His things.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading After this, I beheld until they were come unto the Land of Beulah, where the sun shineth night and day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
engage in
From this reading And because this country was common for pilgrims, and because the orchards and vineyards that were here belong to the King of the Celestial Country, therefore they were permitted to make bold with any of His things.
melodiouslyadverb
in a melodious manner
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After this, I beheld until they were come unto the Land of Beulah, where the sun shineth night and day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After this, I beheld until they were come unto the Land of Beulah, where the sun shineth night and day.
orchardsnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərdz/
plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading And because this country was common for pilgrims, and because the orchards and vineyards that were here belong to the King of the Celestial Country, therefore they were permitted to make bold with any of His things.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading And because this country was common for pilgrims, and because the orchards and vineyards that were here belong to the King of the Celestial Country, therefore they were permitted to make bold with any of His things.
PILGRIMSnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading THE PILGRIMS AT HOME.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Here, because they were weary, they betook themselves awhile to rest.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
shineth
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From this reading After this, I beheld until they were come unto the Land of Beulah, where the sun shineth night and day.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
in the near future
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading After this, I beheld until they were come unto the Land of Beulah, where the sun shineth night and day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And because this country was common for pilgrims, and because the orchards and vineyards that were here belong to the King of the Celestial Country, therefore they were permitted to make bold with any of His things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PILGRIMS AT HOME.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Here, because they were weary, they betook themselves awhile to rest.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading And because this country was common for pilgrims, and because the orchards and vineyards that were here belong to the King of the Celestial Country, therefore they were permitted to make bold with any of His things.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After this, I beheld until they were come unto the Land of Beulah, where the sun shineth night and day.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And because this country was common for pilgrims, and because the orchards and vineyards that were here belong to the King of the Celestial Country, therefore they were permitted to make bold with any of His things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this, I beheld until they were come unto the Land of Beulah, where the sun shineth night and day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here, because they were weary, they betook themselves awhile to rest.
trumpetsnounUS /ˈtrʌmpəts/
pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading After this, I beheld until they were come unto the Land of Beulah, where the sun shineth night and day.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading After this, I beheld until they were come unto the Land of Beulah, where the sun shineth night and day.
vineyardsnounUS /ˈvɪnjərdz/
plural of “vineyard” — a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
From this reading And because this country was common for pilgrims, and because the orchards and vineyards that were here belong to the King of the Celestial Country, therefore they were permitted to make bold with any of His things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And because this country was common for pilgrims, and because the orchards and vineyards that were here belong to the King of the Celestial Country, therefore they were permitted to make bold with any of His things.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Here, because they were weary, they betook themselves awhile to rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After this, I beheld until they were come unto the Land of Beulah, where the sun shineth night and day.
in or at the place that
From this reading After this, I beheld until they were come unto the Land of Beulah, where the sun shineth night and day.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And because this country was common for pilgrims, and because the orchards and vineyards that were here belong to the King of the Celestial Country, therefore they were permitted to make bold with any of His things.
but in spite of that
From this reading But a little while soon refreshed them here; for the bells did so ring, and the trumpets continually sound so melodiously, that they could not sleep and yet they received as much refreshing as if they had slept their sleep never so soundly.
