used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SKELETONS IN WILLIAM'S DOCTRINAL CLOSET I have often wondered what a writer of fiction would have made out of such a story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading "Repentance is not remorse," he used to argue upon rare occasions when I dragged them out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
CLOSETnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading SKELETONS IN WILLIAM'S DOCTRINAL CLOSET I have often wondered what a writer of fiction would have made out of such a story.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Mrs. Martin could not make the proper distinction.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading "Mrs. Martin could not make the proper distinction.
DOCTRINALadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːktrənəl/
relating to or involving or preoccupied with doctrine
From this reading SKELETONS IN WILLIAM'S DOCTRINAL CLOSET I have often wondered what a writer of fiction would have made out of such a story.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading "Repentance is not remorse," he used to argue upon rare occasions when I dragged them out.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading SKELETONS IN WILLIAM'S DOCTRINAL CLOSET I have often wondered what a writer of fiction would have made out of such a story.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SKELETONS IN WILLIAM'S DOCTRINAL CLOSET I have often wondered what a writer of fiction would have made out of such a story.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Repentance is not remorse," he used to argue upon rare occasions when I dragged them out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SKELETONS IN WILLIAM'S DOCTRINAL CLOSET I have often wondered what a writer of fiction would have made out of such a story.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SKELETONS IN WILLIAM'S DOCTRINAL CLOSET I have often wondered what a writer of fiction would have made out of such a story.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His Methodist doctrinal closet has more than one skeleton like this in it.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading SKELETONS IN WILLIAM'S DOCTRINAL CLOSET I have often wondered what a writer of fiction would have made out of such a story.
engage in
From this reading "Mrs. Martin could not make the proper distinction.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading "Mrs. Martin could not make the proper distinction.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading His Methodist doctrinal closet has more than one skeleton like this in it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His Methodist doctrinal closet has more than one skeleton like this in it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Mrs. Martin could not make the proper distinction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Repentance is not remorse," he used to argue upon rare occasions when I dragged them out.
something you have to do
From this reading "Repentance is not remorse," he used to argue upon rare occasions when I dragged them out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SKELETONS IN WILLIAM'S DOCTRINAL CLOSET I have often wondered what a writer of fiction would have made out of such a story.
many times at short intervals
From this reading SKELETONS IN WILLIAM'S DOCTRINAL CLOSET I have often wondered what a writer of fiction would have made out of such a story.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His Methodist doctrinal closet has more than one skeleton like this in it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SKELETONS IN WILLIAM'S DOCTRINAL CLOSET I have often wondered what a writer of fiction would have made out of such a story.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading "Mrs. Martin could not make the proper distinction.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading "Repentance is not remorse," he used to argue upon rare occasions when I dragged them out.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading "Repentance is not remorse," he used to argue upon rare occasions when I dragged them out.
RepentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading "Repentance is not remorse," he used to argue upon rare occasions when I dragged them out.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
and nothing more
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
estrangement from god
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
skeletonnounUS /ˈskelətən/
something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading His Methodist doctrinal closet has more than one skeleton like this in it.
SKELETONSnounUS /ˈskelətənz/
plural of “skeleton” — something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading SKELETONS IN WILLIAM'S DOCTRINAL CLOSET I have often wondered what a writer of fiction would have made out of such a story.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading SKELETONS IN WILLIAM'S DOCTRINAL CLOSET I have often wondered what a writer of fiction would have made out of such a story.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading SKELETONS IN WILLIAM'S DOCTRINAL CLOSET I have often wondered what a writer of fiction would have made out of such a story.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His Methodist doctrinal closet has more than one skeleton like this in it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Repentance is not remorse," he used to argue upon rare occasions when I dragged them out.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His Methodist doctrinal closet has more than one skeleton like this in it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Repentance is not remorse," he used to argue upon rare occasions when I dragged them out.
to-day
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From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Repentance is not remorse," he used to argue upon rare occasions when I dragged them out.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "Repentance is not remorse," he used to argue upon rare occasions when I dragged them out.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading SKELETONS IN WILLIAM'S DOCTRINAL CLOSET I have often wondered what a writer of fiction would have made out of such a story.
at the time that
From this reading "Repentance is not remorse," he used to argue upon rare occasions when I dragged them out.
William
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From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
WILLIAM'SnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading SKELETONS IN WILLIAM'S DOCTRINAL CLOSET I have often wondered what a writer of fiction would have made out of such a story.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As a matter of fact, the woman is living to-day, highly respected, serenely proud of her two grown daughters; and I believe William simply covered up her sin so deep with his wisdom that she has forgotten it.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading SKELETONS IN WILLIAM'S DOCTRINAL CLOSET I have often wondered what a writer of fiction would have made out of such a story.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading SKELETONS IN WILLIAM'S DOCTRINAL CLOSET I have often wondered what a writer of fiction would have made out of such a story.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading SKELETONS IN WILLIAM'S DOCTRINAL CLOSET I have often wondered what a writer of fiction would have made out of such a story.
