Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

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

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

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

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

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

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

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

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading There would be less preaching, of course, but more development in real Christian service.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

plural of “circuit” — an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

bestow a quality on

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading There would be less preaching, of course, but more development in real Christian service.

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading There would be less preaching, of course, but more development in real Christian service.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

divisible by two

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

yet to be or coming

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

a tract of land used for burials

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

sorrowful through loss or deprivation

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

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

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

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

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

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

From this reading For him there was no future.

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

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

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

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

lacking natural ease

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading There would be less preaching, of course, but more development in real Christian service.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

-ing form of “minister” — attend to the wants and needs of others

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There would be less preaching, of course, but more development in real Christian service.

not any; not one

From this reading For him there was no future.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

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

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

of or relating to a pastor

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading There would be less preaching, of course, but more development in real Christian service.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading There would be less preaching, of course, but more development in real Christian service.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

something that remunerates

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading There would be less preaching, of course, but more development in real Christian service.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

a person who sins (without repenting)

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

a monthly payment made to someone who is retired from work

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

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

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For him there was no future.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

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

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

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

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN THE LITTLE GRAVEYARD BEHIND REDWINE CHURCH William was too dazed by the misfortune of his superannuation to think or plan for the future.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

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

From this reading I have sometimes wondered what would be the moral effect upon a church community if an old and helpless preacher like William should be sent to it with the understanding that the church should minister to him instead of his ministering to the church; that every saint and sinner should be invited to contribute to his peace and comfort, even as for years he had labored for them.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.

a late time of life

From this reading He sat in the chimney corner, following me about the house with his vacant eyes, but really grieving for one of the choice, hard circuits, with its dried-fruit salary, such as he had received for years, or remembering the good pastoral times he had upon one in this or that year.