adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the end of a half-hour I espied below me the twinkling lights of a village on the hill-side, and a few minutes later I was among the houses of Casi.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading We had the advantage of a lanthorn which he insisted upon bringing, and we made as good progress as could be expected.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading At the end of a half-hour I espied below me the twinkling lights of a village on the hill-side, and a few minutes later I was among the houses of Casi.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading To return, however, was the most difficult part of the undertaking; for the upward path was steep, and the priest was old and needed such assistance as my own very weary limbs could scarcely render him.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of a half-hour I espied below me the twinkling lights of a village on the hill-side, and a few minutes later I was among the houses of Casi.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We had the advantage of a lanthorn which he insisted upon bringing, and we made as good progress as could be expected.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading At the end of a half-hour I espied below me the twinkling lights of a village on the hill-side, and a few minutes later I was among the houses of Casi.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading We had the advantage of a lanthorn which he insisted upon bringing, and we made as good progress as could be expected.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
Casi
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From this reading At the end of a half-hour I espied below me the twinkling lights of a village on the hill-side, and a few minutes later I was among the houses of Casi.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To return, however, was the most difficult part of the undertaking; for the upward path was steep, and the priest was old and needed such assistance as my own very weary limbs could scarcely render him.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading To return, however, was the most difficult part of the undertaking; for the upward path was steep, and the priest was old and needed such assistance as my own very weary limbs could scarcely render him.
downhilladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/
sloping down rather steeply
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of a half-hour I espied below me the twinkling lights of a village on the hill-side, and a few minutes later I was among the houses of Casi.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
espied
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From this reading At the end of a half-hour I espied below me the twinkling lights of a village on the hill-side, and a few minutes later I was among the houses of Casi.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading We had the advantage of a lanthorn which he insisted upon bringing, and we made as good progress as could be expected.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At the end of a half-hour I espied below me the twinkling lights of a village on the hill-side, and a few minutes later I was among the houses of Casi.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To return, however, was the most difficult part of the undertaking; for the upward path was steep, and the priest was old and needed such assistance as my own very weary limbs could scarcely render him.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We had the advantage of a lanthorn which he insisted upon bringing, and we made as good progress as could be expected.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had the advantage of a lanthorn which he insisted upon bringing, and we made as good progress as could be expected.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading At the end of a half-hour I espied below me the twinkling lights of a village on the hill-side, and a few minutes later I was among the houses of Casi.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We had the advantage of a lanthorn which he insisted upon bringing, and we made as good progress as could be expected.
hermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
hill-side
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From this reading At the end of a half-hour I espied below me the twinkling lights of a village on the hill-side, and a few minutes later I was among the houses of Casi.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
holynounUS /ˈhoʊli/
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At the end of a half-hour I espied below me the twinkling lights of a village on the hill-side, and a few minutes later I was among the houses of Casi.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To return, however, was the most difficult part of the undertaking; for the upward path was steep, and the priest was old and needed such assistance as my own very weary limbs could scarcely render him.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading We had the advantage of a lanthorn which he insisted upon bringing, and we made as good progress as could be expected.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
lanthorn
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From this reading We had the advantage of a lanthorn which he insisted upon bringing, and we made as good progress as could be expected.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading At the end of a half-hour I espied below me the twinkling lights of a village on the hill-side, and a few minutes later I was among the houses of Casi.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading At the end of a half-hour I espied below me the twinkling lights of a village on the hill-side, and a few minutes later I was among the houses of Casi.
limbsnounUS /lɪmz/
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading To return, however, was the most difficult part of the undertaking; for the upward path was steep, and the priest was old and needed such assistance as my own very weary limbs could scarcely render him.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We had the advantage of a lanthorn which he insisted upon bringing, and we made as good progress as could be expected.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading At the end of a half-hour I espied below me the twinkling lights of a village on the hill-side, and a few minutes later I was among the houses of Casi.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading To return, however, was the most difficult part of the undertaking; for the upward path was steep, and the priest was old and needed such assistance as my own very weary limbs could scarcely render him.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading To return, however, was the most difficult part of the undertaking; for the upward path was steep, and the priest was old and needed such assistance as my own very weary limbs could scarcely render him.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading To return, however, was the most difficult part of the undertaking; for the upward path was steep, and the priest was old and needed such assistance as my own very weary limbs could scarcely render him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the end of a half-hour I espied below me the twinkling lights of a village on the hill-side, and a few minutes later I was among the houses of Casi.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To return, however, was the most difficult part of the undertaking; for the upward path was steep, and the priest was old and needed such assistance as my own very weary limbs could scarcely render him.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To return, however, was the most difficult part of the undertaking; for the upward path was steep, and the priest was old and needed such assistance as my own very weary limbs could scarcely render him.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
priestnounUS /priːst/
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading We had the advantage of a lanthorn which he insisted upon bringing, and we made as good progress as could be expected.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading To return, however, was the most difficult part of the undertaking; for the upward path was steep, and the priest was old and needed such assistance as my own very weary limbs could scarcely render him.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading To return, however, was the most difficult part of the undertaking; for the upward path was steep, and the priest was old and needed such assistance as my own very weary limbs could scarcely render him.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading To return, however, was the most difficult part of the undertaking; for the upward path was steep, and the priest was old and needed such assistance as my own very weary limbs could scarcely render him.
sinuousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪnwəs/
curved or curving in and out
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading To return, however, was the most difficult part of the undertaking; for the upward path was steep, and the priest was old and needed such assistance as my own very weary limbs could scarcely render him.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To return, however, was the most difficult part of the undertaking; for the upward path was steep, and the priest was old and needed such assistance as my own very weary limbs could scarcely render him.
swiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/
in a swift manner
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading At the end of a half-hour I espied below me the twinkling lights of a village on the hill-side, and a few minutes later I was among the houses of Casi.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading To return, however, was the most difficult part of the undertaking; for the upward path was steep, and the priest was old and needed such assistance as my own very weary limbs could scarcely render him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We had the advantage of a lanthorn which he insisted upon bringing, and we made as good progress as could be expected.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading To return, however, was the most difficult part of the undertaking; for the upward path was steep, and the priest was old and needed such assistance as my own very weary limbs could scarcely render him.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading To return, however, was the most difficult part of the undertaking; for the upward path was steep, and the priest was old and needed such assistance as my own very weary limbs could scarcely render him.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading At the end of a half-hour I espied below me the twinkling lights of a village on the hill-side, and a few minutes later I was among the houses of Casi.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had the advantage of a lanthorn which he insisted upon bringing, and we made as good progress as could be expected.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading To return, however, was the most difficult part of the undertaking; for the upward path was steep, and the priest was old and needed such assistance as my own very weary limbs could scarcely render him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We had the advantage of a lanthorn which he insisted upon bringing, and we made as good progress as could be expected.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading To find the priest in his little cottage by the church was an easy matter; to tell him my errand and to induce him to come with me, to tend the holy man who lay dying alone in the mountain, was as easy.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading I found the path the hermit spoke of, and followed its sinuous downhill course, now running when the ground was open, now moving more cautiously, yet always swiftly, when it led me through places darkened by trees.
