adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
absenteenounUS /ˌæbsənˈtiː/
one that is absent or not in residence
From this reading Among other things, absentee clergymen have been favoured with hints much too strong to be overlooked.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Years had now passed since he had done a day's duty; and yet there was no reason against his doing duty except a want of inclination on his own part.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among other things, absentee clergymen have been favoured with hints much too strong to be overlooked.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
archdeaconnoun
(Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Among other things, absentee clergymen have been favoured with hints much too strong to be overlooked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
BishopnounUS /ˈbɪʃəp/
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 Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
clergymennounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimɪn/
plural of “clergyman” — a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Among other things, absentee clergymen have been favoured with hints much too strong to be overlooked.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Years had now passed since he had done a day's duty; and yet there was no reason against his doing duty except a want of inclination on his own part.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
diocesannounUS /daɪˈɑːsəsən/
a bishop having jurisdiction over a diocese
From this reading Among the greatest of the diocesan sinners in this respect was Dr Vesey Stanhope.
diocesenounUS /ˈdaɪəsiːz/
the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Years had now passed since he had done a day's duty; and yet there was no reason against his doing duty except a want of inclination on his own part.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Years had now passed since he had done a day's duty; and yet there was no reason against his doing duty except a want of inclination on his own part.
Dr
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From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Years had now passed since he had done a day's duty; and yet there was no reason against his doing duty except a want of inclination on his own part.
energynounUS /ˈenərdʒi/
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading Years had now passed since he had done a day's duty; and yet there was no reason against his doing duty except a want of inclination on his own part.
FAMILYnounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
favoured
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From this reading Among other things, absentee clergymen have been favoured with hints much too strong to be overlooked.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
Grantly
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From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading Among the greatest of the diocesan sinners in this respect was Dr Vesey Stanhope.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Among other things, absentee clergymen have been favoured with hints much too strong to be overlooked.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Years had now passed since he had done a day's duty; and yet there was no reason against his doing duty except a want of inclination on his own part.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading Among other things, absentee clergymen have been favoured with hints much too strong to be overlooked.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Years had now passed since he had done a day's duty; and yet there was no reason against his doing duty except a want of inclination on his own part.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
lenientadjectiveUS /ˈliːniənt/
tolerant or lenient
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Among other things, absentee clergymen have been favoured with hints much too strong to be overlooked.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Years had now passed since he had done a day's duty; and yet there was no reason against his doing duty except a want of inclination on his own part.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Among other things, absentee clergymen have been favoured with hints much too strong to be overlooked.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading Among other things, absentee clergymen have been favoured with hints much too strong to be overlooked.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Years had now passed since he had done a day's duty; and yet there was no reason against his doing duty except a want of inclination on his own part.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Years had now passed since he had done a day's duty; and yet there was no reason against his doing duty except a want of inclination on his own part.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Years had now passed since he had done a day's duty; and yet there was no reason against his doing duty except a want of inclination on his own part.
PooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
pretences
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From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
Proudie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Years had now passed since he had done a day's duty; and yet there was no reason against his doing duty except a want of inclination on his own part.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
reputableadjectiveUS /ˈrepjətəbəl/
having a good reputation
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Among the greatest of the diocesan sinners in this respect was Dr Vesey Stanhope.
severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
sinnersnounUS /ˈsɪnərz/
plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading Among the greatest of the diocesan sinners in this respect was Dr Vesey Stanhope.
STANHOPEnounUS /ˈstænəp/
a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Among other things, absentee clergymen have been favoured with hints much too strong to be overlooked.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Years had now passed since he had done a day's duty; and yet there was no reason against his doing duty except a want of inclination on his own part.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Among other things, absentee clergymen have been favoured with hints much too strong to be overlooked.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among other things, absentee clergymen have been favoured with hints much too strong to be overlooked.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Among other things, absentee clergymen have been favoured with hints much too strong to be overlooked.
VeseynounUS /ˈvesi/
United States freed slave and insurrectionist in South Carolina who was involved in planning an uprising of slaves and was hanged (1767-1822)
From this reading Among the greatest of the diocesan sinners in this respect was Dr Vesey Stanhope.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Years had now passed since he had done a day's duty; and yet there was no reason against his doing duty except a want of inclination on his own part.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the greatest of the diocesan sinners in this respect was Dr Vesey Stanhope.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE STANHOPE FAMILY It is now three months since Dr Proudie began his reign, and changes had already been affected in the diocese which show at least the energy of an active mind.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Poor dear old Bishop Grantly had on this matter been too lenient, and the archdeacon had never been inclined to be severe with those who were absent on reputable pretences, and who provided for their duties in a liberal way.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Among other things, absentee clergymen have been favoured with hints much too strong to be overlooked.
YearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Years had now passed since he had done a day's duty; and yet there was no reason against his doing duty except a want of inclination on his own part.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Years had now passed since he had done a day's duty; and yet there was no reason against his doing duty except a want of inclination on his own part.
