used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BATH AND-- Scipio started and looked up as a joyous greeting from the children outside warned him of the approach of a visitor.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The Bible was really more than he could study in the few minutes he had allowed himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He found the Bible offered him such an enormous field of research.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BATH AND-- Scipio started and looked up as a joyous greeting from the children outside warned him of the approach of a visitor.
move towards
From this reading A BATH AND-- Scipio started and looked up as a joyous greeting from the children outside warned him of the approach of a visitor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A BATH AND-- Scipio started and looked up as a joyous greeting from the children outside warned him of the approach of a visitor.
BATHnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading A BATH AND-- Scipio started and looked up as a joyous greeting from the children outside warned him of the approach of a visitor.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading He found the Bible offered him such an enormous field of research.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A BATH AND-- Scipio started and looked up as a joyous greeting from the children outside warned him of the approach of a visitor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Bible was really more than he could study in the few minutes he had allowed himself.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading He found the Bible offered him such an enormous field of research.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Bible was really more than he could study in the few minutes he had allowed himself.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading He found the Bible offered him such an enormous field of research.
set up or found
From this reading He found the Bible offered him such an enormous field of research.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A BATH AND-- Scipio started and looked up as a joyous greeting from the children outside warned him of the approach of a visitor.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was rather glad of the interruption, too.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading A BATH AND-- Scipio started and looked up as a joyous greeting from the children outside warned him of the approach of a visitor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Bible was really more than he could study in the few minutes he had allowed himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was rather glad of the interruption, too.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A BATH AND-- Scipio started and looked up as a joyous greeting from the children outside warned him of the approach of a visitor.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Bible was really more than he could study in the few minutes he had allowed himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Bible was really more than he could study in the few minutes he had allowed himself.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading He was rather glad of the interruption, too.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was worse than enormous; it was overwhelming.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading A BATH AND-- Scipio started and looked up as a joyous greeting from the children outside warned him of the approach of a visitor.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A BATH AND-- Scipio started and looked up as a joyous greeting from the children outside warned him of the approach of a visitor.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The Bible was really more than he could study in the few minutes he had allowed himself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Bible was really more than he could study in the few minutes he had allowed himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BATH AND-- Scipio started and looked up as a joyous greeting from the children outside warned him of the approach of a visitor.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He found the Bible offered him such an enormous field of research.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A BATH AND-- Scipio started and looked up as a joyous greeting from the children outside warned him of the approach of a visitor.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading It was worse than enormous; it was overwhelming.
on the contrary
From this reading He was rather glad of the interruption, too.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The Bible was really more than he could study in the few minutes he had allowed himself.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading He found the Bible offered him such an enormous field of research.
ScipionounUS /ˈsɪpioʊ/
Roman general who commanded the invasion of Carthage in the second Punic War and defeated Hannibal at Zama (circa 237-183 BC)
From this reading A BATH AND-- Scipio started and looked up as a joyous greeting from the children outside warned him of the approach of a visitor.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A BATH AND-- Scipio started and looked up as a joyous greeting from the children outside warned him of the approach of a visitor.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The Bible was really more than he could study in the few minutes he had allowed himself.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He found the Bible offered him such an enormous field of research.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was worse than enormous; it was overwhelming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BATH AND-- Scipio started and looked up as a joyous greeting from the children outside warned him of the approach of a visitor.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was rather glad of the interruption, too.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A BATH AND-- Scipio started and looked up as a joyous greeting from the children outside warned him of the approach of a visitor.
someone who visits
From this reading A BATH AND-- Scipio started and looked up as a joyous greeting from the children outside warned him of the approach of a visitor.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading A BATH AND-- Scipio started and looked up as a joyous greeting from the children outside warned him of the approach of a visitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was rather glad of the interruption, too.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading It was worse than enormous; it was overwhelming.
