used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The big man gloried in this fact from a personal point of view, because it appeared to justify his immense faith in prayer.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He returned to Dawlish in October, and soon afterwards Brendon brought his wife and child to the sea.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He returned to Dawlish in October, and soon afterwards Brendon brought his wife and child to the sea.
react verbally
From this reading He had petitioned Heaven for Hilary Woodrow; and here dawned the answer.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The big man gloried in this fact from a personal point of view, because it appeared to justify his immense faith in prayer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FRUIT OF FAITH Matters fell out much as Hilary Woodrow desired.
for the reason that
From this reading The big man gloried in this fact from a personal point of view, because it appeared to justify his immense faith in prayer.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big man gloried in this fact from a personal point of view, because it appeared to justify his immense faith in prayer.
Brendon
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From this reading He returned to Dawlish in October, and soon afterwards Brendon brought his wife and child to the sea.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He returned to Dawlish in October, and soon afterwards Brendon brought his wife and child to the sea.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He returned to Dawlish in October, and soon afterwards Brendon brought his wife and child to the sea.
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 His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
Dawlish
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From this reading He returned to Dawlish in October, and soon afterwards Brendon brought his wife and child to the sea.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading He had petitioned Heaven for Hilary Woodrow; and here dawned the answer.
wanted intensely
From this reading THE FRUIT OF FAITH Matters fell out much as Hilary Woodrow desired.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The big man gloried in this fact from a personal point of view, because it appeared to justify his immense faith in prayer.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading THE FRUIT OF FAITH Matters fell out much as Hilary Woodrow desired.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading THE FRUIT OF FAITH Matters fell out much as Hilary Woodrow desired.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had petitioned Heaven for Hilary Woodrow; and here dawned the answer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The big man gloried in this fact from a personal point of view, because it appeared to justify his immense faith in prayer.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading THE FRUIT OF FAITH Matters fell out much as Hilary Woodrow desired.
gloried
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From this reading The big man gloried in this fact from a personal point of view, because it appeared to justify his immense faith in prayer.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
Haldon
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From this reading His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He returned to Dawlish in October, and soon afterwards Brendon brought his wife and child to the sea.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading He had petitioned Heaven for Hilary Woodrow; and here dawned the answer.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He had petitioned Heaven for Hilary Woodrow; and here dawned the answer.
Hilary
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From this reading THE FRUIT OF FAITH Matters fell out much as Hilary Woodrow desired.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He returned to Dawlish in October, and soon afterwards Brendon brought his wife and child to the sea.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The big man gloried in this fact from a personal point of view, because it appeared to justify his immense faith in prayer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He returned to Dawlish in October, and soon afterwards Brendon brought his wife and child to the sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The big man gloried in this fact from a personal point of view, because it appeared to justify his immense faith in prayer.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading The big man gloried in this fact from a personal point of view, because it appeared to justify his immense faith in prayer.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The big man gloried in this fact from a personal point of view, because it appeared to justify his immense faith in prayer.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE FRUIT OF FAITH Matters fell out much as Hilary Woodrow desired.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE FRUIT OF FAITH Matters fell out much as Hilary Woodrow desired.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading He returned to Dawlish in October, and soon afterwards Brendon brought his wife and child to the sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FRUIT OF FAITH Matters fell out much as Hilary Woodrow desired.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE FRUIT OF FAITH Matters fell out much as Hilary Woodrow desired.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The big man gloried in this fact from a personal point of view, because it appeared to justify his immense faith in prayer.
petitionedverbUS /pəˈtɪʃənd/
past form of “petition” — write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing
From this reading He had petitioned Heaven for Hilary Woodrow; and here dawned the answer.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The big man gloried in this fact from a personal point of view, because it appeared to justify his immense faith in prayer.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading The big man gloried in this fact from a personal point of view, because it appeared to justify his immense faith in prayer.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He returned to Dawlish in October, and soon afterwards Brendon brought his wife and child to the sea.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He returned to Dawlish in October, and soon afterwards Brendon brought his wife and child to the sea.
in the near future
From this reading He returned to Dawlish in October, and soon afterwards Brendon brought his wife and child to the sea.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRUIT OF FAITH Matters fell out much as Hilary Woodrow desired.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The big man gloried in this fact from a personal point of view, because it appeared to justify his immense faith in prayer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He returned to Dawlish in October, and soon afterwards Brendon brought his wife and child to the sea.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The big man gloried in this fact from a personal point of view, because it appeared to justify his immense faith in prayer.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He returned to Dawlish in October, and soon afterwards Brendon brought his wife and child to the sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His master and he took long walks together among the Haldon hills, and Daniel learnt with enormous satisfaction that the other had of late experienced great changes of spirit.
Woodrow
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From this reading THE FRUIT OF FAITH Matters fell out much as Hilary Woodrow desired.
