afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next morning, after breakfast, Tom, East, and Gower met as usual to learn their second lessons together.
almsnounUS /ɑːlmz/
money or goods contributed to the poor
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HARRY EAST'S DILEMMAS AND DELIVERANCES.
another's
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From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next morning, after breakfast, Tom, East, and Gower met as usual to learn their second lessons together.
completely unclothed
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
bestowsverbUS /bɪˈstoʊz/
third-person singular of “bestow” — present
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
a youthful male person
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
terminate
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next morning, after breakfast, Tom, East, and Gower met as usual to learn their second lessons together.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
cribnounUS /krɪb/
baby bed with high sides made of slats
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
DELIVERANCES
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From this reading HARRY EAST'S DILEMMAS AND DELIVERANCES.
DILEMMASnounUS /dəˈleməz/
plural of “dilemma” — state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading HARRY EAST'S DILEMMAS AND DELIVERANCES.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The next morning, after breakfast, Tom, East, and Gower met as usual to learn their second lessons together.
EAST'SnounUS /iːsts/
possessive form of “east” — the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading HARRY EAST'S DILEMMAS AND DELIVERANCES.
at any time
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
feedsnounUS /fiːdz/
plural of “feed” — food for domestic livestock
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
set up or found
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
something acquired without compensation
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
givernounUS /ˈɡɪvər/
someone who devotes himself completely
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
the act of giving
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
Gower
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From this reading The next morning, after breakfast, Tom, East, and Gower met as usual to learn their second lessons together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading HARRY EAST'S DILEMMAS AND DELIVERANCES.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
how
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From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
hungeringverbUS /ˈhʌŋɡərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hunger” — feel the need to eat
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
Launfal
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From this reading _Lowell_, "_The Vision of Sir Launfal._" TOM SPRINGS HIS MINE.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The next morning, after breakfast, Tom, East, and Gower met as usual to learn their second lessons together.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading The next morning, after breakfast, Tom, East, and Gower met as usual to learn their second lessons together.
LowellnounUS /ˈloʊəl/
United States poet (1917-1977)
From this reading _Lowell_, "_The Vision of Sir Launfal._" TOM SPRINGS HIS MINE.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The next morning, after breakfast, Tom, East, and Gower met as usual to learn their second lessons together.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Lowell_, "_The Vision of Sir Launfal._" TOM SPRINGS HIS MINE.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, after breakfast, Tom, East, and Gower met as usual to learn their second lessons together.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, after breakfast, Tom, East, and Gower met as usual to learn their second lessons together.
not any; not one
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
not one, and not any
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Lowell_, "_The Vision of Sir Launfal._" TOM SPRINGS HIS MINE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
others
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From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The next morning, after breakfast, Tom, East, and Gower met as usual to learn their second lessons together.
have in common
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
and nothing more
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
term of address for a man
From this reading _Lowell_, "_The Vision of Sir Launfal._" TOM SPRINGS HIS MINE.
SPRINGSnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading _Lowell_, "_The Vision of Sir Launfal._" TOM SPRINGS HIS MINE.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The next morning, after breakfast, Tom, East, and Gower met as usual to learn their second lessons together.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning, after breakfast, Tom, East, and Gower met as usual to learn their second lessons together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The next morning, after breakfast, Tom, East, and Gower met as usual to learn their second lessons together.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
male cat
From this reading _Lowell_, "_The Vision of Sir Launfal._" TOM SPRINGS HIS MINE.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The next morning, after breakfast, Tom, East, and Gower met as usual to learn their second lessons together.
a vivid mental image
From this reading _Lowell_, "_The Vision of Sir Launfal._" TOM SPRINGS HIS MINE.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Tom had been considering how to break his proposal of giving up the crib to the others, and having found no better way (as indeed none better can ever be found by man or boy), told them simply
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
whatso
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From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
which person or people
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "The Holy Supper is kept indeed, In whatso we share with another's need-- Not that which we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who bestows himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me."
