used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suddenly a beautiful light shone upon Sir Launfal, and looking up he saw--not a poor leper--but Jesus Christ Himself!
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
(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 Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Suddenly a beautiful light shone upon Sir Launfal, and looking up he saw--not a poor leper--but Jesus Christ Himself!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Then Sir Launfal awoke, and found that all this had been a dream, and that he had never ridden forth from his castle at all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Suddenly a beautiful light shone upon Sir Launfal, and looking up he saw--not a poor leper--but Jesus Christ Himself!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then Sir Launfal awoke, and found that all this had been a dream, and that he had never ridden forth from his castle at all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Suddenly a beautiful light shone upon Sir Launfal, and looking up he saw--not a poor leper--but Jesus Christ Himself!
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He called to his servants and said:
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Then Sir Launfal awoke, and found that all this had been a dream, and that he had never ridden forth from his castle at all.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Suddenly a beautiful light shone upon Sir Launfal, and looking up he saw--not a poor leper--but Jesus Christ Himself!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Then Sir Launfal awoke, and found that all this had been a dream, and that he had never ridden forth from his castle at all.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But he felt sure that the dream had been sent to teach him not to be proud and selfish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then Sir Launfal awoke, and found that all this had been a dream, and that he had never ridden forth from his castle at all.
set up or found
From this reading Then Sir Launfal awoke, and found that all this had been a dream, and that he had never ridden forth from his castle at all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then Sir Launfal awoke, and found that all this had been a dream, and that he had never ridden forth from his castle at all.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then Sir Launfal awoke, and found that all this had been a dream, and that he had never ridden forth from his castle at all.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly a beautiful light shone upon Sir Launfal, and looking up he saw--not a poor leper--but Jesus Christ Himself!
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he felt sure that the dream had been sent to teach him not to be proud and selfish.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Suddenly a beautiful light shone upon Sir Launfal, and looking up he saw--not a poor leper--but Jesus Christ Himself!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Sir Launfal awoke, and found that all this had been a dream, and that he had never ridden forth from his castle at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Suddenly a beautiful light shone upon Sir Launfal, and looking up he saw--not a poor leper--but Jesus Christ Himself!
Launfal
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From this reading Suddenly a beautiful light shone upon Sir Launfal, and looking up he saw--not a poor leper--but Jesus Christ Himself!
lepernounUS /ˈlepər/
a person afflicted with leprosy
From this reading Suddenly a beautiful light shone upon Sir Launfal, and looking up he saw--not a poor leper--but Jesus Christ Himself!
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Suddenly a beautiful light shone upon Sir Launfal, and looking up he saw--not a poor leper--but Jesus Christ Himself!
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Suddenly a beautiful light shone upon Sir Launfal, and looking up he saw--not a poor leper--but Jesus Christ Himself!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Then Sir Launfal awoke, and found that all this had been a dream, and that he had never ridden forth from his castle at all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Suddenly a beautiful light shone upon Sir Launfal, and looking up he saw--not a poor leper--but Jesus Christ Himself!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Suddenly a beautiful light shone upon Sir Launfal, and looking up he saw--not a poor leper--but Jesus Christ Himself!
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading But he felt sure that the dream had been sent to teach him not to be proud and selfish.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Then Sir Launfal awoke, and found that all this had been a dream, and that he had never ridden forth from his castle at all.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He called to his servants and said:
cut with a saw
From this reading Suddenly a beautiful light shone upon Sir Launfal, and looking up he saw--not a poor leper--but Jesus Christ Himself!
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading But he felt sure that the dream had been sent to teach him not to be proud and selfish.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading But he felt sure that the dream had been sent to teach him not to be proud and selfish.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He called to his servants and said:
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Suddenly a beautiful light shone upon Sir Launfal, and looking up he saw--not a poor leper--but Jesus Christ Himself!
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
term of address for a man
From this reading Suddenly a beautiful light shone upon Sir Launfal, and looking up he saw--not a poor leper--but Jesus Christ Himself!
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly a beautiful light shone upon Sir Launfal, and looking up he saw--not a poor leper--but Jesus Christ Himself!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But he felt sure that the dream had been sent to teach him not to be proud and selfish.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading But he felt sure that the dream had been sent to teach him not to be proud and selfish.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then Sir Launfal awoke, and found that all this had been a dream, and that he had never ridden forth from his castle at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Sir Launfal awoke, and found that all this had been a dream, and that he had never ridden forth from his castle at all.
a special situation
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then Sir Launfal awoke, and found that all this had been a dream, and that he had never ridden forth from his castle at all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Suddenly a beautiful light shone upon Sir Launfal, and looking up he saw--not a poor leper--but Jesus Christ Himself!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Suddenly a beautiful light shone upon Sir Launfal, and looking up he saw--not a poor leper--but Jesus Christ Himself!
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Gently he spoke: “Be not afraid, Sir Launfal; over all the world you have searched in vain for one thing to do for me, while here, at your own gate, are the sick and the poor whom you could love and help.”
