used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Overwhelmed with remorse for the sins I had committed, I resolved to become a hermit and do penance--I would remain in the forest and adopt the rigorous life of an ascetic.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
any person at all
From this reading The rags and the crutch were fitting equipment for a beggar; but what should I have replied had anyone asked me why I wore the iron band on my neck?
asceticadjectiveUS /əˈsetɪk/
pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline
From this reading Overwhelmed with remorse for the sins I had committed, I resolved to become a hermit and do penance--I would remain in the forest and adopt the rigorous life of an ascetic.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The rags and the crutch were fitting equipment for a beggar; but what should I have replied had anyone asked me why I wore the iron band on my neck?
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Overwhelmed with remorse for the sins I had committed, I resolved to become a hermit and do penance--I would remain in the forest and adopt the rigorous life of an ascetic.
beggarnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading The rags and the crutch were fitting equipment for a beggar; but what should I have replied had anyone asked me why I wore the iron band on my neck?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The rags and the crutch were fitting equipment for a beggar; but what should I have replied had anyone asked me why I wore the iron band on my neck?
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Overwhelmed with remorse for the sins I had committed, I resolved to become a hermit and do penance--I would remain in the forest and adopt the rigorous life of an ascetic.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
crutchnounUS /krʌtʃ/
a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading I was disgusted with the world and its wickedness.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Overwhelmed with remorse for the sins I had committed, I resolved to become a hermit and do penance--I would remain in the forest and adopt the rigorous life of an ascetic.
dovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading The rags and the crutch were fitting equipment for a beggar; but what should I have replied had anyone asked me why I wore the iron band on my neck?
divisible by two
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading The rags and the crutch were fitting equipment for a beggar; but what should I have replied had anyone asked me why I wore the iron band on my neck?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rags and the crutch were fitting equipment for a beggar; but what should I have replied had anyone asked me why I wore the iron band on my neck?
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
destroyed or killed
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
hermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading Overwhelmed with remorse for the sins I had committed, I resolved to become a hermit and do penance--I would remain in the forest and adopt the rigorous life of an ascetic.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading IN THE HOLLOW TREE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE HOLLOW TREE.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I was disgusted with the world and its wickedness.
go away from a place
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Overwhelmed with remorse for the sins I had committed, I resolved to become a hermit and do penance--I would remain in the forest and adopt the rigorous life of an ascetic.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The rags and the crutch were fitting equipment for a beggar; but what should I have replied had anyone asked me why I wore the iron band on my neck?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Overwhelmed with remorse for the sins I had committed, I resolved to become a hermit and do penance--I would remain in the forest and adopt the rigorous life of an ascetic.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
OverwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading Overwhelmed with remorse for the sins I had committed, I resolved to become a hermit and do penance--I would remain in the forest and adopt the rigorous life of an ascetic.
penancenounUS /ˈpenəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading Overwhelmed with remorse for the sins I had committed, I resolved to become a hermit and do penance--I would remain in the forest and adopt the rigorous life of an ascetic.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
ragsnounUS /ræɡz/
plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading The rags and the crutch were fitting equipment for a beggar; but what should I have replied had anyone asked me why I wore the iron band on my neck?
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Overwhelmed with remorse for the sins I had committed, I resolved to become a hermit and do penance--I would remain in the forest and adopt the rigorous life of an ascetic.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Overwhelmed with remorse for the sins I had committed, I resolved to become a hermit and do penance--I would remain in the forest and adopt the rigorous life of an ascetic.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The rags and the crutch were fitting equipment for a beggar; but what should I have replied had anyone asked me why I wore the iron band on my neck?
determined
From this reading Overwhelmed with remorse for the sins I had committed, I resolved to become a hermit and do penance--I would remain in the forest and adopt the rigorous life of an ascetic.
rigorousadjectiveUS /ˈrɪɡərəs/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Overwhelmed with remorse for the sins I had committed, I resolved to become a hermit and do penance--I would remain in the forest and adopt the rigorous life of an ascetic.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The rags and the crutch were fitting equipment for a beggar; but what should I have replied had anyone asked me why I wore the iron band on my neck?
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading Overwhelmed with remorse for the sins I had committed, I resolved to become a hermit and do penance--I would remain in the forest and adopt the rigorous life of an ascetic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE HOLLOW TREE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading IN THE HOLLOW TREE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was disgusted with the world and its wickedness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rags and the crutch were fitting equipment for a beggar; but what should I have replied had anyone asked me why I wore the iron band on my neck?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The rags and the crutch were fitting equipment for a beggar; but what should I have replied had anyone asked me why I wore the iron band on my neck?
in or at the place that
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
a Caucasian
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The rags and the crutch were fitting equipment for a beggar; but what should I have replied had anyone asked me why I wore the iron band on my neck?
wickednessnounUS /ˈwɪkədnəs/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading I was disgusted with the world and its wickedness.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a ragged mantle on my back, a crutch in my hand, an iron band about my neck, and the white dove on my shoulder, where could I have gone?--even had I wished to leave the forest.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The rags and the crutch were fitting equipment for a beggar; but what should I have replied had anyone asked me why I wore the iron band on my neck?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I was disgusted with the world and its wickedness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Overwhelmed with remorse for the sins I had committed, I resolved to become a hermit and do penance--I would remain in the forest and adopt the rigorous life of an ascetic.
