afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The depression resulting even after two days was apparent to the Reverend McMillan, who was concerned to know why.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With no little success, as it had seemed to him, he had counseled Clyde as to the folly of depression and despair.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The depression resulting even after two days was apparent to the Reverend McMillan, who was concerned to know why.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Was not the peace of God within his grasp and for the asking.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
Clyde's
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From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The depression resulting even after two days was apparent to the Reverend McMillan, who was concerned to know why.
counseledverbUS /ˈkaʊnsəld/
past form of “counsel” — give advice to
From this reading With no little success, as it had seemed to him, he had counseled Clyde as to the folly of depression and despair.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The depression resulting even after two days was apparent to the Reverend McMillan, who was concerned to know why.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading The depression resulting even after two days was apparent to the Reverend McMillan, who was concerned to know why.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading With no little success, as it had seemed to him, he had counseled Clyde as to the folly of depression and despair.
divisible by two
From this reading The depression resulting even after two days was apparent to the Reverend McMillan, who was concerned to know why.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading With no little success, as it had seemed to him, he had counseled Clyde as to the folly of depression and despair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Was not the peace of God within his grasp and for the asking.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Was not the peace of God within his grasp and for the asking.
hold firmly
From this reading Was not the peace of God within his grasp and for the asking.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With no little success, as it had seemed to him, he had counseled Clyde as to the folly of depression and despair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With no little success, as it had seemed to him, he had counseled Clyde as to the folly of depression and despair.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The depression resulting even after two days was apparent to the Reverend McMillan, who was concerned to know why.
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 More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With no little success, as it had seemed to him, he had counseled Clyde as to the folly of depression and despair.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
McMillan
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From this reading The depression resulting even after two days was apparent to the Reverend McMillan, who was concerned to know why.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
not any; not one
From this reading With no little success, as it had seemed to him, he had counseled Clyde as to the folly of depression and despair.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Was not the peace of God within his grasp and for the asking.
preachments
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From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
resultingverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading The depression resulting even after two days was apparent to the Reverend McMillan, who was concerned to know why.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The depression resulting even after two days was apparent to the Reverend McMillan, who was concerned to know why.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading With no little success, as it had seemed to him, he had counseled Clyde as to the folly of depression and despair.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading With no little success, as it had seemed to him, he had counseled Clyde as to the folly of depression and despair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The depression resulting even after two days was apparent to the Reverend McMillan, who was concerned to know why.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The depression resulting even after two days was apparent to the Reverend McMillan, who was concerned to know why.
totalitynounUS /toʊˈtæləti/
the state of being total and complete
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The depression resulting even after two days was apparent to the Reverend McMillan, who was concerned to know why.
viewpointnounUS /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The depression resulting even after two days was apparent to the Reverend McMillan, who was concerned to know why.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What!
which person or people
From this reading The depression resulting even after two days was apparent to the Reverend McMillan, who was concerned to know why.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The depression resulting even after two days was apparent to the Reverend McMillan, who was concerned to know why.
in the company of; together with
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Was not the peace of God within his grasp and for the asking.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading More recently, he had been led to believe by Clyde's manner, his visits, if not the fact that the totality of his preachments, had not been greeted with as much warmth as he would have liked, that by degrees Clyde was being won to his own spiritual viewpoint.
