Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

plural of “ail” — aromatic bulb used as seasoning

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

any thing at all

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “Oh, sir!” exclaimed Mark, as a momentary glance enabled him to recognize Mr. Ewart.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

next to; at the side of

From this reading “Let me know the cause of your sorrow,” said the clergyman, seating himself on a large stone beside him.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

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From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading “Let me know the cause of your sorrow,” said the clergyman, seating himself on a large stone beside him.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading “Let me know the cause of your sorrow,” said the clergyman, seating himself on a large stone beside him.

affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading “Oh, sir!” exclaimed Mark, as a momentary glance enabled him to recognize Mr. Ewart.

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From this reading “Oh, sir!” exclaimed Mark, as a momentary glance enabled him to recognize Mr. Ewart.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “Oh, sir!” exclaimed Mark, as a momentary glance enabled him to recognize Mr. Ewart.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading “Rise, and speak to me with freedom.”

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

in a gradual manner

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading GOD’S GIFT OF GRACE.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading “Oh, sir!” exclaimed Mark, as a momentary glance enabled him to recognize Mr. Ewart.

possessive form of “god” — 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 GOD’S GIFT OF GRACE.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading GOD’S GIFT OF GRACE.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Oh, sir!” exclaimed Mark, as a momentary glance enabled him to recognize Mr. Ewart.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “Let me know the cause of your sorrow,” said the clergyman, seating himself on a large stone beside him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Let me know the cause of your sorrow,” said the clergyman, seating himself on a large stone beside him.

set down according to a plan

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “Let me know the cause of your sorrow,” said the clergyman, seating himself on a large stone beside him.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Let me know the cause of your sorrow,” said the clergyman, seating himself on a large stone beside him.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Let me know the cause of your sorrow,” said the clergyman, seating himself on a large stone beside him.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading “Oh, sir!” exclaimed Mark, as a momentary glance enabled him to recognize Mr. Ewart.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Oh, sir!” exclaimed Mark, as a momentary glance enabled him to recognize Mr. Ewart.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

not any; not one

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GOD’S GIFT OF GRACE.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, sir!” exclaimed Mark, as a momentary glance enabled him to recognize Mr. Ewart.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

possessive form of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading “Oh, sir!” exclaimed Mark, as a momentary glance enabled him to recognize Mr. Ewart.

relieve from

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

move upward

From this reading “Rise, and speak to me with freedom.”

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading “Let me know the cause of your sorrow,” said the clergyman, seating himself on a large stone beside him.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

term of address for a man

From this reading “Oh, sir!” exclaimed Mark, as a momentary glance enabled him to recognize Mr. Ewart.

plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading “Let me know the cause of your sorrow,” said the clergyman, seating himself on a large stone beside him.

express in speech

From this reading “Rise, and speak to me with freedom.”

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading “Let me know the cause of your sorrow,” said the clergyman, seating himself on a large stone beside him.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “Oh, sir!” exclaimed Mark, as a momentary glance enabled him to recognize Mr. Ewart.

in the direction of

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

during the time that

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

which person or people

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Rise, and speak to me with freedom.”

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “Ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What ails you my young friend?—has anything painful happened?” said a kindly voice, and a hand was gently laid upon the shoulder of Mark, who was lying on the grass amidst the ruins of the old Abbey, his face leaning on his arms, and turned towards the earth, while short convulsive sobs shook his frame.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Let me know the cause of your sorrow,” said the clergyman, seating himself on a large stone beside him.