used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PRINCE OF SINNERS SPEAKS OUT The bishop sat down amidst a little murmur of applause.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading That young man would be better able to understand now the mighty power of the Church which he had so wantonly disregarded.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was not altogether displeased to see Brooks himself in the Strangers' Gallery.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading THE PRINCE OF SINNERS SPEAKS OUT The bishop sat down amidst a little murmur of applause.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading THE PRINCE OF SINNERS SPEAKS OUT The bishop sat down amidst a little murmur of applause.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That young man would be better able to understand now the mighty power of the Church which he had so wantonly disregarded.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He felt that his indictment of this new charitable departure had been scathing and logical.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading That young man would be better able to understand now the mighty power of the Church which he had so wantonly disregarded.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading THE PRINCE OF SINNERS SPEAKS OUT The bishop sat down amidst a little murmur of applause.
BrooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading He was not altogether displeased to see Brooks himself in the Strangers' Gallery.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading He felt that his indictment of this new charitable departure had been scathing and logical.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading That young man would be better able to understand now the mighty power of the Church which he had so wantonly disregarded.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
the act of departing
From this reading He felt that his indictment of this new charitable departure had been scathing and logical.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading He was not altogether displeased to see Brooks himself in the Strangers' Gallery.
disregardedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
not noticed inadvertently
From this reading That young man would be better able to understand now the mighty power of the Church which he had so wantonly disregarded.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE PRINCE OF SINNERS SPEAKS OUT The bishop sat down amidst a little murmur of applause.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that his indictment of this new charitable departure had been scathing and logical.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
GallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading He was not altogether displeased to see Brooks himself in the Strangers' Gallery.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was not altogether displeased to see Brooks himself in the Strangers' Gallery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was not altogether displeased to see Brooks himself in the Strangers' Gallery.
indictmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈdaɪtmənt/
a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense
From this reading He felt that his indictment of this new charitable departure had been scathing and logical.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE PRINCE OF SINNERS SPEAKS OUT The bishop sat down amidst a little murmur of applause.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading He felt that his indictment of this new charitable departure had been scathing and logical.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That young man would be better able to understand now the mighty power of the Church which he had so wantonly disregarded.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading That young man would be better able to understand now the mighty power of the Church which he had so wantonly disregarded.
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading THE PRINCE OF SINNERS SPEAKS OUT The bishop sat down amidst a little murmur of applause.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He felt that his indictment of this new charitable departure had been scathing and logical.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not altogether displeased to see Brooks himself in the Strangers' Gallery.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading That young man would be better able to understand now the mighty power of the Church which he had so wantonly disregarded.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRINCE OF SINNERS SPEAKS OUT The bishop sat down amidst a little murmur of applause.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE PRINCE OF SINNERS SPEAKS OUT The bishop sat down amidst a little murmur of applause.
pausesnounUS /ˈpɔːzəz/
plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading That young man would be better able to understand now the mighty power of the Church which he had so wantonly disregarded.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE PRINCE OF SINNERS SPEAKS OUT The bishop sat down amidst a little murmur of applause.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE PRINCE OF SINNERS SPEAKS OUT The bishop sat down amidst a little murmur of applause.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
cut with a saw
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
scathingadjectiveUS /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/
marked by harshly abusive criticism
From this reading He felt that his indictment of this new charitable departure had been scathing and logical.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was not altogether displeased to see Brooks himself in the Strangers' Gallery.
SINNERSnounUS /ˈsɪnərz/
plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading THE PRINCE OF SINNERS SPEAKS OUT The bishop sat down amidst a little murmur of applause.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That young man would be better able to understand now the mighty power of the Church which he had so wantonly disregarded.
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading THE PRINCE OF SINNERS SPEAKS OUT The bishop sat down amidst a little murmur of applause.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He was not altogether displeased to see Brooks himself in the Strangers' Gallery.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRINCE OF SINNERS SPEAKS OUT The bishop sat down amidst a little murmur of applause.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He felt that his indictment of this new charitable departure had been scathing and logical.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not altogether displeased to see Brooks himself in the Strangers' Gallery.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading That young man would be better able to understand now the mighty power of the Church which he had so wantonly disregarded.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
wantonlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːntənli/
in a wanton manner
From this reading That young man would be better able to understand now the mighty power of the Church which he had so wantonly disregarded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not altogether displeased to see Brooks himself in the Strangers' Gallery.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That young man would be better able to understand now the mighty power of the Church which he had so wantonly disregarded.
belonging to which person
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He glanced up and saw that his wife had heard his speech, and he noted with satisfaction the long line of reporters, for whose sake he had spoken with such deliberation and with occasional pauses.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That young man would be better able to understand now the mighty power of the Church which he had so wantonly disregarded.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading That young man would be better able to understand now the mighty power of the Church which he had so wantonly disregarded.
