used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Red Cedar recovered but slowly in spite of the constant attention shown him by Father Seraphin, Ellen, and the hunter's mother.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Red Cedar recovered but slowly in spite of the constant attention shown him by Father Seraphin, Ellen, and the hunter's mother.
banditnounUS /ˈbændət/
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Still, the squatter had not relapsed since the day when, on returning to life, he had humbly bowed before the man of God.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Still, the squatter had not relapsed since the day when, on returning to life, he had humbly bowed before the man of God.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Red Cedar recovered but slowly in spite of the constant attention shown him by Father Seraphin, Ellen, and the hunter's mother.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Red Cedar recovered but slowly in spite of the constant attention shown him by Father Seraphin, Ellen, and the hunter's mother.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
CedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading Red Cedar recovered but slowly in spite of the constant attention shown him by Father Seraphin, Ellen, and the hunter's mother.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Red Cedar recovered but slowly in spite of the constant attention shown him by Father Seraphin, Ellen, and the hunter's mother.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
CONVALESCENCEnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading CONVALESCENCE.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Still, the squatter had not relapsed since the day when, on returning to life, he had humbly bowed before the man of God.
edificationnounUS /ˌedəfəˈkeɪʃən/
uplifting enlightenment
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
Ellen
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From this reading Red Cedar recovered but slowly in spite of the constant attention shown him by Father Seraphin, Ellen, and the hunter's mother.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Red Cedar recovered but slowly in spite of the constant attention shown him by Father Seraphin, Ellen, and the hunter's mother.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Still, the squatter had not relapsed since the day when, on returning to life, he had humbly bowed before the man of God.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still, the squatter had not relapsed since the day when, on returning to life, he had humbly bowed before the man of God.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Red Cedar recovered but slowly in spite of the constant attention shown him by Father Seraphin, Ellen, and the hunter's mother.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading Still, the squatter had not relapsed since the day when, on returning to life, he had humbly bowed before the man of God.
hunter'snounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading Red Cedar recovered but slowly in spite of the constant attention shown him by Father Seraphin, Ellen, and the hunter's mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Red Cedar recovered but slowly in spite of the constant attention shown him by Father Seraphin, Ellen, and the hunter's mother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Still, the squatter had not relapsed since the day when, on returning to life, he had humbly bowed before the man of God.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Still, the squatter had not relapsed since the day when, on returning to life, he had humbly bowed before the man of God.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Red Cedar recovered but slowly in spite of the constant attention shown him by Father Seraphin, Ellen, and the hunter's mother.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Red Cedar recovered but slowly in spite of the constant attention shown him by Father Seraphin, Ellen, and the hunter's mother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
a course of conduct
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
perseveredverbUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrd/
past form of “persevere” — be persistent, refuse to stop
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Red Cedar recovered but slowly in spite of the constant attention shown him by Father Seraphin, Ellen, and the hunter's mother.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Red Cedar recovered but slowly in spite of the constant attention shown him by Father Seraphin, Ellen, and the hunter's mother.
relapsedverbUS /riˈlæpst/
past form of “relapse” — deteriorate in health
From this reading Still, the squatter had not relapsed since the day when, on returning to life, he had humbly bowed before the man of God.
repentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Still, the squatter had not relapsed since the day when, on returning to life, he had humbly bowed before the man of God.
Seraphin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Red Cedar recovered but slowly in spite of the constant attention shown him by Father Seraphin, Ellen, and the hunter's mother.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Red Cedar recovered but slowly in spite of the constant attention shown him by Father Seraphin, Ellen, and the hunter's mother.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Still, the squatter had not relapsed since the day when, on returning to life, he had humbly bowed before the man of God.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Red Cedar recovered but slowly in spite of the constant attention shown him by Father Seraphin, Ellen, and the hunter's mother.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Red Cedar recovered but slowly in spite of the constant attention shown him by Father Seraphin, Ellen, and the hunter's mother.
squatternounUS /ˈskwɑːtər/
someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading Still, the squatter had not relapsed since the day when, on returning to life, he had humbly bowed before the man of God.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, the squatter had not relapsed since the day when, on returning to life, he had humbly bowed before the man of God.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Red Cedar recovered but slowly in spite of the constant attention shown him by Father Seraphin, Ellen, and the hunter's mother.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
at the time that
From this reading Still, the squatter had not relapsed since the day when, on returning to life, he had humbly bowed before the man of God.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
which person or people
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The moral shock the bandit had received on finding himself face to face with the missionary had been too powerful not to have a serious effect on his constitution.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Whether it was true repentance, or a part he played, he had persevered on this path, to the edification of the missionary and the two women, who never ceased to thank Heaven from their hearts for this change.
