used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading In a temper amiable and at peace he kept the Sunday appointment with Gregory Friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
angeredadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡərd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading In a temper amiable and at peace he kept the Sunday appointment with Gregory Friend.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The experience was rare, yet he faced it without self-delusion, and assured himself that when God forsook his heart, the fault was his own.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In a temper amiable and at peace he kept the Sunday appointment with Gregory Friend.
Brendon
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From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Only if overtaken by a dark mood, or conscious of wrong-doing, did he feel solitary.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Only if overtaken by a dark mood, or conscious of wrong-doing, did he feel solitary.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Only if overtaken by a dark mood, or conscious of wrong-doing, did he feel solitary.
emanating from God
From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The experience was rare, yet he faced it without self-delusion, and assured himself that when God forsook his heart, the fault was his own.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading The experience was rare, yet he faced it without self-delusion, and assured himself that when God forsook his heart, the fault was his own.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The experience was rare, yet he faced it without self-delusion, and assured himself that when God forsook his heart, the fault was his own.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Only if overtaken by a dark mood, or conscious of wrong-doing, did he feel solitary.
fervournoun
the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
forsookverbUS /fɔːrˈsʊk/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading The experience was rare, yet he faced it without self-delusion, and assured himself that when God forsook his heart, the fault was his own.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In a temper amiable and at peace he kept the Sunday appointment with Gregory Friend.
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 The experience was rare, yet he faced it without self-delusion, and assured himself that when God forsook his heart, the fault was his own.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading In a temper amiable and at peace he kept the Sunday appointment with Gregory Friend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The experience was rare, yet he faced it without self-delusion, and assured himself that when God forsook his heart, the fault was his own.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
be the source of pain
From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Only if overtaken by a dark mood, or conscious of wrong-doing, did he feel solitary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The experience was rare, yet he faced it without self-delusion, and assured himself that when God forsook his heart, the fault was his own.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In a temper amiable and at peace he kept the Sunday appointment with Gregory Friend.
labourer's
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From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
MakernounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Only if overtaken by a dark mood, or conscious of wrong-doing, did he feel solitary.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
OKE
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From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
and nothing more
From this reading Only if overtaken by a dark mood, or conscious of wrong-doing, did he feel solitary.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
overtakenverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkən/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Only if overtaken by a dark mood, or conscious of wrong-doing, did he feel solitary.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The experience was rare, yet he faced it without self-delusion, and assured himself that when God forsook his heart, the fault was his own.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading In a temper amiable and at peace he kept the Sunday appointment with Gregory Friend.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
prosperedverbUS /ˈprɑːspərd/
past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The experience was rare, yet he faced it without self-delusion, and assured himself that when God forsook his heart, the fault was his own.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
self-delusion
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From this reading The experience was rare, yet he faced it without self-delusion, and assured himself that when God forsook his heart, the fault was his own.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Only if overtaken by a dark mood, or conscious of wrong-doing, did he feel solitary.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading In a temper amiable and at peace he kept the Sunday appointment with Gregory Friend.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading In a temper amiable and at peace he kept the Sunday appointment with Gregory Friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The experience was rare, yet he faced it without self-delusion, and assured himself that when God forsook his heart, the fault was his own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
WATTERN
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From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
at the time that
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He lived under the permanent sense of a divine presence, and when life prospered with him and nothing hurt or angered him, the labourer's mind was cheered by the companionship of his Maker.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The experience was rare, yet he faced it without self-delusion, and assured himself that when God forsook his heart, the fault was his own.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading WATTERN OKE When Daniel Brendon stepped out of the world into church, a change came upon his spirit, and he had the power of absorbing himself in religious fervour.
wrong-doing
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From this reading Only if overtaken by a dark mood, or conscious of wrong-doing, did he feel solitary.
but in spite of that
From this reading The experience was rare, yet he faced it without self-delusion, and assured himself that when God forsook his heart, the fault was his own.
