Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

later than; following

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

given as a task

From this reading Thomas Burton had told him that his heavenly Father had allotted to every one his proper place, and to murmur would be sinful.

in addition

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

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

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

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

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

From this reading Thomas Burton had told him that his heavenly Father had allotted to every one his proper place, and to murmur would be sinful.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

without comfort

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

gotten under control

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

a specially long, formal letter

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Thomas Burton had told him that his heavenly Father had allotted to every one his proper place, and to murmur would be sinful.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Thomas Burton had told him that his heavenly Father had allotted to every one his proper place, and to murmur would be sinful.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light

From this reading GLEAMS OF SUNSHINE.

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

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

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

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven

From this reading Thomas Burton had told him that his heavenly Father had allotted to every one his proper place, and to murmur would be sinful.

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

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

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

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

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

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

make reference to

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

and nothing more

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Thomas Burton had told him that his heavenly Father had allotted to every one his proper place, and to murmur would be sinful.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GLEAMS OF SUNSHINE.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Thomas Burton had told him that his heavenly Father had allotted to every one his proper place, and to murmur would be sinful.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Thomas Burton had told him that his heavenly Father had allotted to every one his proper place, and to murmur would be sinful.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Thomas Burton had told him that his heavenly Father had allotted to every one his proper place, and to murmur would be sinful.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin

From this reading Thomas Burton had told him that his heavenly Father had allotted to every one his proper place, and to murmur would be sinful.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

in the near future

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

the rays of the sun

From this reading GLEAMS OF SUNSHINE.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

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

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Thomas Burton had told him that his heavenly Father had allotted to every one his proper place, and to murmur would be sinful.

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

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

precisely as stated

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

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

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

a guard who keeps watch

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

during the time that

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We will not detail what the epistle contained, but merely mention that, after stating many circumstances that had occurred, it ended by telling what a kind friend had been raised up for him in the old watchman.

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From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He did not conceal the fact of his being very unhappy; but while he told of his comfortless home, he also declared his resolution to try to be contented with his present lot and like his trade.

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

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading The night passed by, and although William had not slept during its early hours, he rose as soon as it was light, and after offering an earnest prayer that Heaven would shield him from temptation that day, he wrote a letter to his friend George.