Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He knew most of the Psalms by heart, and often gathered groups of islanders about him to hear him repeat them.

matters of personal concern

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

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

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Colin Lothian remained at Lyndardy until the following Monday morning.

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

From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading For Colin was a religious man and loved his Bible.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He knew most of the Psalms by heart, and often gathered groups of islanders about him to hear him repeat them.

a barn for cows

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

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From this reading Colin Lothian remained at Lyndardy until the following Monday morning.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

a specially long, formal letter

From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Colin Lothian remained at Lyndardy until the following Monday morning.

a predisposition to like something

From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For Colin was a religious man and loved his Bible.

brought together in one place

From this reading He knew most of the Psalms by heart, and often gathered groups of islanders about him to hear him repeat them.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading He knew most of the Psalms by heart, and often gathered groups of islanders about him to hear him repeat them.

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

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He knew most of the Psalms by heart, and often gathered groups of islanders about him to hear him repeat them.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He knew most of the Psalms by heart, and often gathered groups of islanders about him to hear him repeat them.

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

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

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

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

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From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

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

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

plural of “islander” — an inhabitant of an island

From this reading He knew most of the Psalms by heart, and often gathered groups of islanders about him to hear him repeat them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew most of the Psalms by heart, and often gathered groups of islanders about him to hear him repeat them.

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From this reading Colin Lothian remained at Lyndardy until the following Monday morning.

held dear

From this reading For Colin was a religious man and loved his Bible.

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From this reading Colin Lothian remained at Lyndardy until the following Monday morning.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading For Colin was a religious man and loved his Bible.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading Colin Lothian remained at Lyndardy until the following Monday morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Colin Lothian remained at Lyndardy until the following Monday morning.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He knew most of the Psalms by heart, and often gathered groups of islanders about him to hear him repeat them.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

not any; not one

From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He knew most of the Psalms by heart, and often gathered groups of islanders about him to hear him repeat them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

above and across; more than

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of 150 Psalms

From this reading He knew most of the Psalms by heart, and often gathered groups of islanders about him to hear him repeat them.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading For Colin was a religious man and loved his Bible.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Colin Lothian remained at Lyndardy until the following Monday morning.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading He knew most of the Psalms by heart, and often gathered groups of islanders about him to hear him repeat them.

past form of “scoff” — laugh at with contempt and derision

From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

be seated

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

a profession of belief

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

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

From this reading Colin Lothian remained at Lyndardy until the following Monday morning.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He knew most of the Psalms by heart, and often gathered groups of islanders about him to hear him repeat them.

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

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

up to a particular time

From this reading Colin Lothian remained at Lyndardy until the following Monday morning.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

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From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

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

From this reading For Colin was a religious man and loved his Bible.

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

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

accept gladly

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

showing signs of much wear or use

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

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

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

in or at the place that

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

which person or people

From this reading Idlers sometimes scoffed at his fondness for the epistle on Charity; but no one who heard him repeat it could fail to be impressed by its teaching or to recognize the poor wanderer's sincerity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.

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

From this reading He slept out in the byre, where such wayfarers as he were always welcome to a supper and a bed, and in the evenings he would come in to the kitchen to sit with my uncle and talk over the affairs of the island, or to read us a chapter out of the well-worn Testament that he carried with him on his wanderings.