Chapter X

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

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

later than; following

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading And Hamlyn's agitation was treated as a social question rather than a religious one, at any rate by a secular press.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading There is a vast stratum of common-sense, of love of justice, of wholesome sanity, in England, and it can always be reached by a little boring.

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

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In the end, especially upon any question which is in its essence sociological, a proper balance is found and the truth of a matter firmly established.

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

From this reading And Hamlyn's agitation was treated as a social question rather than a religious one, at any rate by a secular press.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And Hamlyn's agitation was treated as a social question rather than a religious one, at any rate by a secular press.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading In the end, especially upon any question which is in its essence sociological, a proper balance is found and the truth of a matter firmly established.

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

From this reading There is a vast stratum of common-sense, of love of justice, of wholesome sanity, in England, and it can always be reached by a little boring.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

city in southern Malawi; largest city and commercial center of Malawi

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading There is a vast stratum of common-sense, of love of justice, of wholesome sanity, in England, and it can always be reached by a little boring.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Public opinion in these days is very easily led in this or that direction--but only for a time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There is a vast stratum of common-sense, of love of justice, of wholesome sanity, in England, and it can always be reached by a little boring.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading There is a vast stratum of common-sense, of love of justice, of wholesome sanity, in England, and it can always be reached by a little boring.

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From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

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

From this reading There is a vast stratum of common-sense, of love of justice, of wholesome sanity, in England, and it can always be reached by a little boring.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Public opinion in these days is very easily led in this or that direction--but only for a time.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Public opinion in these days is very easily led in this or that direction--but only for a time.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Public opinion in these days is very easily led in this or that direction--but only for a time.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading In the end, especially upon any question which is in its essence sociological, a proper balance is found and the truth of a matter firmly established.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading There is a vast stratum of common-sense, of love of justice, of wholesome sanity, in England, and it can always be reached by a little boring.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading In the end, especially upon any question which is in its essence sociological, a proper balance is found and the truth of a matter firmly established.

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

From this reading In the end, especially upon any question which is in its essence sociological, a proper balance is found and the truth of a matter firmly established.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading In the end, especially upon any question which is in its essence sociological, a proper balance is found and the truth of a matter firmly established.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

with resolute determination

From this reading In the end, especially upon any question which is in its essence sociological, a proper balance is found and the truth of a matter firmly established.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Public opinion in these days is very easily led in this or that direction--but only for a time.

set up or found

From this reading In the end, especially upon any question which is in its essence sociological, a proper balance is found and the truth of a matter firmly established.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

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

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

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From this reading And Hamlyn's agitation was treated as a social question rather than a religious one, at any rate by a secular press.

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

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

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

From this reading Public opinion in these days is very easily led in this or that direction--but only for a time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There is a vast stratum of common-sense, of love of justice, of wholesome sanity, in England, and it can always be reached by a little boring.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In the end, especially upon any question which is in its essence sociological, a proper balance is found and the truth of a matter firmly established.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading There is a vast stratum of common-sense, of love of justice, of wholesome sanity, in England, and it can always be reached by a little boring.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Public opinion in these days is very easily led in this or that direction--but only for a time.

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

From this reading There is a vast stratum of common-sense, of love of justice, of wholesome sanity, in England, and it can always be reached by a little boring.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading There is a vast stratum of common-sense, of love of justice, of wholesome sanity, in England, and it can always be reached by a little boring.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In the end, especially upon any question which is in its essence sociological, a proper balance is found and the truth of a matter firmly established.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

not any; not one

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And Hamlyn's agitation was treated as a social question rather than a religious one, at any rate by a secular press.

and nothing more

From this reading Public opinion in these days is very easily led in this or that direction--but only for a time.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Public opinion in these days is very easily led in this or that direction--but only for a time.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading And Hamlyn's agitation was treated as a social question rather than a religious one, at any rate by a secular press.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading In the end, especially upon any question which is in its essence sociological, a proper balance is found and the truth of a matter firmly established.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading In the end, especially upon any question which is in its essence sociological, a proper balance is found and the truth of a matter firmly established.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading And Hamlyn's agitation was treated as a social question rather than a religious one, at any rate by a secular press.

on the contrary

From this reading And Hamlyn's agitation was treated as a social question rather than a religious one, at any rate by a secular press.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading There is a vast stratum of common-sense, of love of justice, of wholesome sanity, in England, and it can always be reached by a little boring.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading And Hamlyn's agitation was treated as a social question rather than a religious one, at any rate by a secular press.

normal or sound powers of mind

From this reading There is a vast stratum of common-sense, of love of justice, of wholesome sanity, in England, and it can always be reached by a little boring.

of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations

From this reading And Hamlyn's agitation was treated as a social question rather than a religious one, at any rate by a secular press.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading And Hamlyn's agitation was treated as a social question rather than a religious one, at any rate by a secular press.

of or relating to or determined by sociology

From this reading In the end, especially upon any question which is in its essence sociological, a proper balance is found and the truth of a matter firmly established.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock)

From this reading There is a vast stratum of common-sense, of love of justice, of wholesome sanity, in England, and it can always be reached by a little boring.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And Hamlyn's agitation was treated as a social question rather than a religious one, at any rate by a secular press.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Public opinion in these days is very easily led in this or that direction--but only for a time.

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

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a vast stratum of common-sense, of love of justice, of wholesome sanity, in England, and it can always be reached by a little boring.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Public opinion in these days is very easily led in this or that direction--but only for a time.

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

From this reading Public opinion in these days is very easily led in this or that direction--but only for a time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Public opinion in these days is very easily led in this or that direction--but only for a time.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading And Hamlyn's agitation was treated as a social question rather than a religious one, at any rate by a secular press.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading In the end, especially upon any question which is in its essence sociological, a proper balance is found and the truth of a matter firmly established.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the end, especially upon any question which is in its essence sociological, a proper balance is found and the truth of a matter firmly established.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading There is a vast stratum of common-sense, of love of justice, of wholesome sanity, in England, and it can always be reached by a little boring.

precisely as stated

From this reading Public opinion in these days is very easily led in this or that direction--but only for a time.

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

From this reading And Hamlyn's agitation was treated as a social question rather than a religious one, at any rate by a secular press.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading LOW WATER AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS In a couple of months after the meeting between Carr and Blantyre, public opinion had spoken in no uncertain way about the "Luther League."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the end, especially upon any question which is in its essence sociological, a proper balance is found and the truth of a matter firmly established.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading There is a vast stratum of common-sense, of love of justice, of wholesome sanity, in England, and it can always be reached by a little boring.