used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
ALEXANDERnounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading ALEXANDER SMITH.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading One day, as he sat by the window, he asked the nurse if she knew what became of the coat he wore on the day when he was wounded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading One day, as he sat by the window, he asked the nurse if she knew what became of the coat he wore on the day when he was wounded.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading WHAT THE TORN BIBLE HAD DONE FOR HUBERT.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading One day, as he sat by the window, he asked the nurse if she knew what became of the coat he wore on the day when he was wounded.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, as he sat by the window, he asked the nurse if she knew what became of the coat he wore on the day when he was wounded.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading WHAT THE TORN BIBLE HAD DONE FOR HUBERT.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHAT THE TORN BIBLE HAD DONE FOR HUBERT.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHAT THE TORN BIBLE HAD DONE FOR HUBERT.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
HimalayasnounUS /ˌhɪməˈlaɪəs/
a mountain range extending 1500 miles on the border between India and Tibet; this range contains the world's highest mountain
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
HUBERT
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From this reading WHAT THE TORN BIBLE HAD DONE FOR HUBERT.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading One day, as he sat by the window, he asked the nurse if she knew what became of the coat he wore on the day when he was wounded.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
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 One day, as he sat by the window, he asked the nurse if she knew what became of the coat he wore on the day when he was wounded.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
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 Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading One day, as he sat by the window, he asked the nurse if she knew what became of the coat he wore on the day when he was wounded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One day, as he sat by the window, he asked the nurse if she knew what became of the coat he wore on the day when he was wounded.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, as he sat by the window, he asked the nurse if she knew what became of the coat he wore on the day when he was wounded.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One day, as he sat by the window, he asked the nurse if she knew what became of the coat he wore on the day when he was wounded.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading ALEXANDER SMITH.
snow-cappedadjective
(of mountains) capped with a covering of snow
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT THE TORN BIBLE HAD DONE FOR HUBERT.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
propel through the air
From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading WHAT THE TORN BIBLE HAD DONE FOR HUBERT.
Unclasps
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From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One day, as he sat by the window, he asked the nurse if she knew what became of the coat he wore on the day when he was wounded.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT THE TORN BIBLE HAD DONE FOR HUBERT.
wheel-chair
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From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
at the time that
From this reading One day, as he sat by the window, he asked the nurse if she knew what became of the coat he wore on the day when he was wounded.
in or at the place that
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Five weeks more passed by, during which time Hubert grew in grace, and his soul appeared to be ripening for heaven; his health improved, and by the aid of a wheel-chair he could be moved to the window of his room, where he sat for many an hour reading the Bible, or enjoying the soft warm air, as he gazed out upon the forests and jungle that lay before him almost at his feet, or the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading I will throw off this dead and useless part, As a strong runner, straining for his life, Unclasps a mantle to the hungry winds.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading One day, as he sat by the window, he asked the nurse if she knew what became of the coat he wore on the day when he was wounded.
people who are wounded
From this reading One day, as he sat by the window, he asked the nurse if she knew what became of the coat he wore on the day when he was wounded.
