used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As we passed, one of them bowed with respect to Rabbi Amos, who, from his rank as a priest and his venerable appearance, always commands the homage of all men.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As we passed, one of them bowed with respect to Rabbi Amos, who, from his rank as a priest and his venerable appearance, always commands the homage of all men.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading As we passed, one of them bowed with respect to Rabbi Amos, who, from his rank as a priest and his venerable appearance, always commands the homage of all men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Whither goest thou at such a pace, friend Matthew?" said Rabbi Amos, returning his salutation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading As we passed, one of them bowed with respect to Rabbi Amos, who, from his rank as a priest and his venerable appearance, always commands the homage of all men.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading As we passed, one of them bowed with respect to Rabbi Amos, who, from his rank as a priest and his venerable appearance, always commands the homage of all men.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
dearly loved
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
true confidential information
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
to come or go into
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
opinion or judgment
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading We had not ridden a great way from the house when we overtook two men on foot, with staves in their hands and wallets upon their shoulders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Whither goest thou at such a pace, friend Matthew?" said Rabbi Amos, returning his salutation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We had not ridden a great way from the house when we overtook two men on foot, with staves in their hands and wallets upon their shoulders.
Gilgal
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From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
goest
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From this reading "Whither goest thou at such a pace, friend Matthew?" said Rabbi Amos, returning his salutation.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We had not ridden a great way from the house when we overtook two men on foot, with staves in their hands and wallets upon their shoulders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading We had not ridden a great way from the house when we overtook two men on foot, with staves in their hands and wallets upon their shoulders.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As we passed, one of them bowed with respect to Rabbi Amos, who, from his rank as a priest and his venerable appearance, always commands the homage of all men.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading As we passed, one of them bowed with respect to Rabbi Amos, who, from his rank as a priest and his venerable appearance, always commands the homage of all men.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
JordannounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
the literary culture
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading "Whither goest thou at such a pace, friend Matthew?" said Rabbi Amos, returning his salutation.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
the force of workers available
From this reading We had not ridden a great way from the house when we overtook two men on foot, with staves in their hands and wallets upon their shoulders.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We had not ridden a great way from the house when we overtook two men on foot, with staves in their hands and wallets upon their shoulders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We had not ridden a great way from the house when we overtook two men on foot, with staves in their hands and wallets upon their shoulders.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As we passed, one of them bowed with respect to Rabbi Amos, who, from his rank as a priest and his venerable appearance, always commands the homage of all men.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading We had not ridden a great way from the house when we overtook two men on foot, with staves in their hands and wallets upon their shoulders.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading "Whither goest thou at such a pace, friend Matthew?" said Rabbi Amos, returning his salutation.
accept an excuse for
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As we passed, one of them bowed with respect to Rabbi Amos, who, from his rank as a priest and his venerable appearance, always commands the homage of all men.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading As we passed, one of them bowed with respect to Rabbi Amos, who, from his rank as a priest and his venerable appearance, always commands the homage of all men.
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
RabbinounUS /ˈræbaɪ/
spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading As we passed, one of them bowed with respect to Rabbi Amos, who, from his rank as a priest and his venerable appearance, always commands the homage of all men.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
unusual or striking
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading As we passed, one of them bowed with respect to Rabbi Amos, who, from his rank as a priest and his venerable appearance, always commands the homage of all men.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading "Whither goest thou at such a pace, friend Matthew?" said Rabbi Amos, returning his salutation.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading We had not ridden a great way from the house when we overtook two men on foot, with staves in their hands and wallets upon their shoulders.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Whither goest thou at such a pace, friend Matthew?" said Rabbi Amos, returning his salutation.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading "Whither goest thou at such a pace, friend Matthew?" said Rabbi Amos, returning his salutation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading We had not ridden a great way from the house when we overtook two men on foot, with staves in their hands and wallets upon their shoulders.
stavesnounUS /steɪvz/
plural of “stave” — (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
From this reading We had not ridden a great way from the house when we overtook two men on foot, with staves in their hands and wallets upon their shoulders.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Whither goest thou at such a pace, friend Matthew?" said Rabbi Amos, returning his salutation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We had not ridden a great way from the house when we overtook two men on foot, with staves in their hands and wallets upon their shoulders.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As we passed, one of them bowed with respect to Rabbi Amos, who, from his rank as a priest and his venerable appearance, always commands the homage of all men.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Whither goest thou at such a pace, friend Matthew?" said Rabbi Amos, returning his salutation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We had not ridden a great way from the house when we overtook two men on foot, with staves in their hands and wallets upon their shoulders.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We had not ridden a great way from the house when we overtook two men on foot, with staves in their hands and wallets upon their shoulders.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading As we passed, one of them bowed with respect to Rabbi Amos, who, from his rank as a priest and his venerable appearance, always commands the homage of all men.
walletsnounUS /ˈwɔːləts/
plural of “wallet” — a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
From this reading We had not ridden a great way from the house when we overtook two men on foot, with staves in their hands and wallets upon their shoulders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We had not ridden a great way from the house when we overtook two men on foot, with staves in their hands and wallets upon their shoulders.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had not ridden a great way from the house when we overtook two men on foot, with staves in their hands and wallets upon their shoulders.
wheatnounUS /wiːt/
annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
From this reading After Rabbi Amos had reached the house in the wheat fields of Gilgal, he kindly told us that he was ready to accompany my cousin Mary and myself to the Jordan to hear the prophet.
at the time that
From this reading We had not ridden a great way from the house when we overtook two men on foot, with staves in their hands and wallets upon their shoulders.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
WhitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading "Whither goest thou at such a pace, friend Matthew?" said Rabbi Amos, returning his salutation.
which person or people
From this reading As we passed, one of them bowed with respect to Rabbi Amos, who, from his rank as a priest and his venerable appearance, always commands the homage of all men.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My Dear Father: In these letters to you I hope you will pardon the details which I enter into, for it is my earnest desire that you should see everything with my eyes, as if you had been present with me, in order that you may be able to judge of the remarkable events of which I have undertaken to give you a complete history.
