used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
anew
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He knew that, in all the coming years which might belong to him on earth, he might never again touch her or be close to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Until death thou wilt be ever safe in my heart,” the school-master answered, solemnly.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Until death thou wilt be ever safe in my heart,” the school-master answered, solemnly.
bearersnounUS /ˈberərz/
plural of “bearer” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He knew that, in all the coming years which might belong to him on earth, he might never again touch her or be close to her.
biernounUS /biːr/
a coffin along with its stand
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
BrandtnounUS /brænt/
German statesman who as chancellor of West Germany worked to reduce tensions with eastern Europe (1913-1992)
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He knew that, in all the coming years which might belong to him on earth, he might never again touch her or be close to her.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He knew that, in all the coming years which might belong to him on earth, he might never again touch her or be close to her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The school-master could have prayed that the walk to the graveyard might last forever.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “Until death thou wilt be ever safe in my heart,” the school-master answered, solemnly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
at any time
From this reading “Until death thou wilt be ever safe in my heart,” the school-master answered, solemnly.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
for a limitless time
From this reading The school-master could have prayed that the walk to the graveyard might last forever.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
Gerson
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From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
graveyardnounUS /ˈɡreɪvjɑːrd/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading The school-master could have prayed that the walk to the graveyard might last forever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “Until death thou wilt be ever safe in my heart,” the school-master answered, solemnly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew that, in all the coming years which might belong to him on earth, he might never again touch her or be close to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
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 He knew that, in all the coming years which might belong to him on earth, he might never again touch her or be close to her.
immediately past
From this reading The school-master could have prayed that the walk to the graveyard might last forever.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Until death thou wilt be ever safe in my heart,” the school-master answered, solemnly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He knew that, in all the coming years which might belong to him on earth, he might never again touch her or be close to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He knew that, in all the coming years which might belong to him on earth, he might never again touch her or be close to her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He knew that, in all the coming years which might belong to him on earth, he might never again touch her or be close to her.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading The school-master could have prayed that the walk to the graveyard might last forever.
compacted by ironing
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading “Until death thou wilt be ever safe in my heart,” the school-master answered, solemnly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
school-master
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From this reading “Until death thou wilt be ever safe in my heart,” the school-master answered, solemnly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading “Until death thou wilt be ever safe in my heart,” the school-master answered, solemnly.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He knew that, in all the coming years which might belong to him on earth, he might never again touch her or be close to her.
a source of difficulty
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “Until death thou wilt be ever safe in my heart,” the school-master answered, solemnly.
Walda
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From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The school-master could have prayed that the walk to the graveyard might last forever.
at the time that
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He knew that, in all the coming years which might belong to him on earth, he might never again touch her or be close to her.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “Pray that I may have fortitude when I see the earth cover my father’s body,” she whispered, as the procession started again, and he pressed her arm to give her the assurance of his aid.
wiltmodal verbUS /wɪlt/
an old form of “will”, used with “thou”
From this reading “Until death thou wilt be ever safe in my heart,” the school-master answered, solemnly.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading “Gerson Brandt, thou art, indeed, a friend in mine hour of trouble,” Walda said, when they had reached the strip of woods and the bier had been put down in order that its bearers might rest.
a late time of life
From this reading He knew that, in all the coming years which might belong to him on earth, he might never again touch her or be close to her.
