Chapter VI

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

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

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

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

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

From this reading The fruit of the Spirit is peace and joy, such joy as is the foretaste of heaven.

in a state of sleep

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

the lower side of anything

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

a youthful male person

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

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

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

divisible by two

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

an early limited awareness of something yet to occur

From this reading The fruit of the Spirit is peace and joy, such joy as is the foretaste of heaven.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading The fruit of the Spirit is peace and joy, such joy as is the foretaste of heaven.

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 love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading The fruit of the Spirit is peace and joy, such joy as is the foretaste of heaven.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

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

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

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

From this reading THE PILGRIM IN HIS HOME.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE PILGRIM IN HIS HOME.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE PILGRIM IN HIS HOME.

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

From this reading The fruit of the Spirit is peace and joy, such joy as is the foretaste of heaven.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

set down according to a plan

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

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

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

come together

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

the force of workers available

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

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From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

on one occasion

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading The fruit of the Spirit is peace and joy, such joy as is the foretaste of heaven.

someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading THE PILGRIM IN HIS HOME.

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

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

cut with a saw

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

only a very short time before

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

get rid of

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading The fruit of the Spirit is peace and joy, such joy as is the foretaste of heaven.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The fruit of the Spirit is peace and joy, such joy as is the foretaste of heaven.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The love of God was so shed abroad in his heart, that the sunshine seemed brighter, the earth looked more lovely; he felt certain that his Lord would provide for him here, that every sorrow was leading to joy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

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

From this reading THE PILGRIM IN HIS HOME.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

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

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

lack of sympathy

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

up to a particular time

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

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

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

at the time that

From this reading He thought of the happiness of the man once possessed, when he sat _clothed and in his right mind_ at the feet of the Saviour: it was there that the pilgrim was resting now, it was there that he had laid his burden down.

in or at the place that

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.

but in spite of that

From this reading “I saw then in my dream that he went on thus, even until he came to the bottom, where he saw, a little out of the way, three men fast asleep, with fetters upon their heels.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The poor despised boy returned hungry and tired to a home where he was certain to meet with unkindness, where he knew that he would scarcely find the necessaries of life, and yet he returned with feelings that a monarch might have envied.