used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We must pass over a few years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
(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 Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading THE BIBLE TORN.
brought into existence
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
at any time
From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading We must pass over a few years.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
Hubert
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From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
engage in
From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
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 Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must pass over a few years.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
ne'eradverbUS /ner/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We must pass over a few years.
win a victory over
From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
go across or through
From this reading We must pass over a few years.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
not often
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BIBLE TORN.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading THE BIBLE TORN.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
uninfluencedadjective
not influenced or affected
From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We must pass over a few years.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
which person or people
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Hubert had overcome the effects of the climate, and the many dangers to which he had been exposed, helped, as they ever will, the heart, uninfluenced by religion, to make him more reckless and daring.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within this awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries; And better he had ne'er been born Who reads to doubt or reads to scorn.--SCOTT.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Away from his sight, at the bottom of his chest, undisturbed, lay his Bible; beside it, too, lay his sister's desk, and the writing materials his mother had carefully packed for him: he seldom thought of the fond ones who had given him those things; but far away in England they ever thought of him, and watched and wept for a letter.
a late time of life
From this reading We must pass over a few years.
