Chapter XIX · The Great Fire in Hyde Park

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

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Among the most active and unconventional of this little band was Father Francis.

a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

in addition

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the most active and unconventional of this little band was Father Francis.

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

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

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

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading His church--St Stephen’s--was the first that was made available for the definite purpose of checking the spread of the Dancing Mania by special prayer and meditation.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

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

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

make calm or still

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

take exception to

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading His church--St Stephen’s--was the first that was made available for the definite purpose of checking the spread of the Dancing Mania by special prayer and meditation.

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

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

easily diffused or spread as from one person to another

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading His church--St Stephen’s--was the first that was made available for the definite purpose of checking the spread of the Dancing Mania by special prayer and meditation.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading His church--St Stephen’s--was the first that was made available for the definite purpose of checking the spread of the Dancing Mania by special prayer and meditation.

wanted intensely

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

in a serious manner

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Among the most active and unconventional of this little band was Father Francis.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His church--St Stephen’s--was the first that was made available for the definite purpose of checking the spread of the Dancing Mania by special prayer and meditation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His church--St Stephen’s--was the first that was made available for the definite purpose of checking the spread of the Dancing Mania by special prayer and meditation.

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From this reading Among the most active and unconventional of this little band was Father Francis.

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

death of a person

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

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

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

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

From this reading His church--St Stephen’s--was the first that was made available for the definite purpose of checking the spread of the Dancing Mania by special prayer and meditation.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

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

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

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

From this reading Among the most active and unconventional of this little band was Father Francis.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

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 Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His church--St Stephen’s--was the first that was made available for the definite purpose of checking the spread of the Dancing Mania by special prayer and meditation.

an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action

From this reading His church--St Stephen’s--was the first that was made available for the definite purpose of checking the spread of the Dancing Mania by special prayer and meditation.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading His church--St Stephen’s--was the first that was made available for the definite purpose of checking the spread of the Dancing Mania by special prayer and meditation.

and nothing more

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Among the most active and unconventional of this little band was Father Francis.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading His church--St Stephen’s--was the first that was made available for the definite purpose of checking the spread of the Dancing Mania by special prayer and meditation.

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading His church--St Stephen’s--was the first that was made available for the definite purpose of checking the spread of the Dancing Mania by special prayer and meditation.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

deteriorate in health

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

try to get or reach

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

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

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading His church--St Stephen’s--was the first that was made available for the definite purpose of checking the spread of the Dancing Mania by special prayer and meditation.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading His church--St Stephen’s--was the first that was made available for the definite purpose of checking the spread of the Dancing Mania by special prayer and meditation.

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

From this reading His church--St Stephen’s--was the first that was made available for the definite purpose of checking the spread of the Dancing Mania by special prayer and meditation.

possessive form of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading His church--St Stephen’s--was the first that was made available for the definite purpose of checking the spread of the Dancing Mania by special prayer and meditation.

forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

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

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

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

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

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

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

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

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

undergoing no change when acted upon

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

not conforming to accepted rules or standards

From this reading Among the most active and unconventional of this little band was Father Francis.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

in a vehement manner

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

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

From this reading Among the most active and unconventional of this little band was Father Francis.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The unhappy subjects of this repellent affliction were invited to seek the calm of the sacred buildings, and find in the contemplation of the sanctuary rest for their perturbed spirits, peace from the contagious excitement of the stifling streets.

a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

which person or people

From this reading Greatly moved by the evil things that had befallen London, and stung in some measure by the trenchant attacks appearing in the _Epoch_, a small band of London clergy who had recognised in this grave crisis a challenge to the Church, set themselves earnestly to alleviate the growing sufferings of their people.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Strange scenes were sometimes witnessed in these churches--frequented as they came to be not merely by those who, already, had been drawn into the whirlpool of the mania, and vehemently desired to be preserved from a relapse, but thronged also by girls and women who, though hitherto unaffected, felt and feared they, too, could not long escape.