used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Your ideas are different to mine: the shock of being told that you are dying is enough to put out the last spark of life.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Your ideas are different to mine: the shock of being told that you are dying is enough to put out the last spark of life.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading “The doctors gave no hope, and I think that in such cases it is only right—it is only kind to let the patient know his danger.”
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading COMING TO THE RIVER.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “The doctors gave no hope, and I think that in such cases it is only right—it is only kind to let the patient know his danger.”
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading “Your ideas are different to mine: the shock of being told that you are dying is enough to put out the last spark of life.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “The doctors gave no hope, and I think that in such cases it is only right—it is only kind to let the patient know his danger.”
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading “Your ideas are different to mine: the shock of being told that you are dying is enough to put out the last spark of life.”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “Your ideas are different to mine: the shock of being told that you are dying is enough to put out the last spark of life.”
Ernest
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From this reading “Not to one who has the faith of Ernest.”
Ewart
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From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading “Not to one who has the faith of Ernest.”
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “The doctors gave no hope, and I think that in such cases it is only right—it is only kind to let the patient know his danger.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Not to one who has the faith of Ernest.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “The doctors gave no hope, and I think that in such cases it is only right—it is only kind to let the patient know his danger.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Your ideas are different to mine: the shock of being told that you are dying is enough to put out the last spark of life.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The doctors gave no hope, and I think that in such cases it is only right—it is only kind to let the patient know his danger.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The doctors gave no hope, and I think that in such cases it is only right—it is only kind to let the patient know his danger.”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “The doctors gave no hope, and I think that in such cases it is only right—it is only kind to let the patient know his danger.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “The doctors gave no hope, and I think that in such cases it is only right—it is only kind to let the patient know his danger.”
immediately past
From this reading “Your ideas are different to mine: the shock of being told that you are dying is enough to put out the last spark of life.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “The doctors gave no hope, and I think that in such cases it is only right—it is only kind to let the patient know his danger.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Your ideas are different to mine: the shock of being told that you are dying is enough to put out the last spark of life.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Your ideas are different to mine: the shock of being told that you are dying is enough to put out the last spark of life.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
not any; not one
From this reading “The doctors gave no hope, and I think that in such cases it is only right—it is only kind to let the patient know his danger.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Your ideas are different to mine: the shock of being told that you are dying is enough to put out the last spark of life.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Not to one who has the faith of Ernest.”
and nothing more
From this reading “The doctors gave no hope, and I think that in such cases it is only right—it is only kind to let the patient know his danger.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Your ideas are different to mine: the shock of being told that you are dying is enough to put out the last spark of life.”
a person who requires medical care
From this reading “The doctors gave no hope, and I think that in such cases it is only right—it is only kind to let the patient know his danger.”
Pilgrim'snounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
possessive form of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Your ideas are different to mine: the shock of being told that you are dying is enough to put out the last spark of life.”
precisely, exactly
From this reading “The doctors gave no hope, and I think that in such cases it is only right—it is only kind to let the patient know his danger.”
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading COMING TO THE RIVER.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
cut with a saw
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading “Your ideas are different to mine: the shock of being told that you are dying is enough to put out the last spark of life.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading “Your ideas are different to mine: the shock of being told that you are dying is enough to put out the last spark of life.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “The doctors gave no hope, and I think that in such cases it is only right—it is only kind to let the patient know his danger.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMING TO THE RIVER.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “The doctors gave no hope, and I think that in such cases it is only right—it is only kind to let the patient know his danger.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COMING TO THE RIVER.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Your ideas are different to mine: the shock of being told that you are dying is enough to put out the last spark of life.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
which person or people
From this reading “Not to one who has the faith of Ernest.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now I further saw, that between them and the gate was a river.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress_ “Well, as you please, but I would not do so,” said Mr. Hope, in conversation with Mr. Ewart in the saloon.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your ideas are different to mine: the shock of being told that you are dying is enough to put out the last spark of life.”
