used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading One day, when somewhat tired with his journey, he came across a woman leading a young girl by the hand.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
(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 He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
Amer
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From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE BOOK.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
exhale hard
From this reading He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE BOOK.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One day, when somewhat tired with his journey, he came across a woman leading a young girl by the hand.
make calm or still
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One day, when somewhat tired with his journey, he came across a woman leading a young girl by the hand.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, when somewhat tired with his journey, he came across a woman leading a young girl by the hand.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
elasticitynounUS /ˌiːlæˈstɪsəti/
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
an opposing military force
From this reading He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
a young female
From this reading One day, when somewhat tired with his journey, he came across a woman leading a young girl by the hand.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
destroyed or killed
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading One day, when somewhat tired with his journey, he came across a woman leading a young girl by the hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading One day, when somewhat tired with his journey, he came across a woman leading a young girl by the hand.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
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 A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
immediately past
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading One day, when somewhat tired with his journey, he came across a woman leading a young girl by the hand.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
look-out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
not any; not one
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE BOOK.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, when somewhat tired with his journey, he came across a woman leading a young girl by the hand.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
RadiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading One day, when somewhat tired with his journey, he came across a woman leading a young girl by the hand.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
SpiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE BOOK.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading One day, when somewhat tired with his journey, he came across a woman leading a young girl by the hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For some time after Amer had gone through the experiences related in the last chapter, he felt the effects of his time in the cave of Spiritual Pride, and it was long before he regained the elasticity of spirit that was natural to him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He walked more cautiously and steadily, and kept a sharp look-out all round, lest the enemy should get the better of him, and in this way had many a victory, and was saved many a blow.
at the time that
From this reading One day, when somewhat tired with his journey, he came across a woman leading a young girl by the hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One day, when somewhat tired with his journey, he came across a woman leading a young girl by the hand.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading One day, when somewhat tired with his journey, he came across a woman leading a young girl by the hand.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A glance at the woman's face was enough to convince him that she had to do with the Radiant City, for her face was beautiful with a calm light upon it, which he knew could come from no other source.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One day, when somewhat tired with his journey, he came across a woman leading a young girl by the hand.
