Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The spiritual nature of it all was to her mind treated materially, like an attack of the measles or mumps.

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

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Religion had never impressed her with any beauty, or sense of love.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading She had seen people unite with the church of which her mother had been a member, and heard them subscribe to and swear their belief in articles of faith, which seemed to her monstrous.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The spiritual nature of it all was to her mind treated materially, like an attack of the measles or mumps.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Religion had never impressed her with any beauty, or sense of love.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading She had seen people unite with the church of which her mother had been a member, and heard them subscribe to and swear their belief in articles of faith, which seemed to her monstrous.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

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

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading When she had heard of such and such a one that "he was serious," that he had "experienced conviction," she had been filled with disgust.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

fill with distaste

From this reading When she had heard of such and such a one that "he was serious," that he had "experienced conviction," she had been filled with disgust.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading When she had heard of such and such a one that "he was serious," that he had "experienced conviction," she had been filled with disgust.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading She had seen people unite with the church of which her mother had been a member, and heard them subscribe to and swear their belief in articles of faith, which seemed to her monstrous.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading When she had heard of such and such a one that "he was serious," that he had "experienced conviction," she had been filled with disgust.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

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 Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

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

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When she had heard of such and such a one that "he was serious," that he had "experienced conviction," she had been filled with disgust.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading When she had heard of such and such a one that "he was serious," that he had "experienced conviction," she had been filled with disgust.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The spiritual nature of it all was to her mind treated materially, like an attack of the measles or mumps.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading Religion had never impressed her with any beauty, or sense of love.

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

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The spiritual nature of it all was to her mind treated materially, like an attack of the measles or mumps.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Religion had never impressed her with any beauty, or sense of love.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

with respect to material aspects

From this reading The spiritual nature of it all was to her mind treated materially, like an attack of the measles or mumps.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children

From this reading The spiritual nature of it all was to her mind treated materially, like an attack of the measles or mumps.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading She had seen people unite with the church of which her mother had been a member, and heard them subscribe to and swear their belief in articles of faith, which seemed to her monstrous.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The spiritual nature of it all was to her mind treated materially, like an attack of the measles or mumps.

abnormally large

From this reading She had seen people unite with the church of which her mother had been a member, and heard them subscribe to and swear their belief in articles of faith, which seemed to her monstrous.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading She had seen people unite with the church of which her mother had been a member, and heard them subscribe to and swear their belief in articles of faith, which seemed to her monstrous.

an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands

From this reading The spiritual nature of it all was to her mind treated materially, like an attack of the measles or mumps.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The spiritual nature of it all was to her mind treated materially, like an attack of the measles or mumps.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Religion had never impressed her with any beauty, or sense of love.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When she had heard of such and such a one that "he was serious," that he had "experienced conviction," she had been filled with disgust.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The spiritual nature of it all was to her mind treated materially, like an attack of the measles or mumps.

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

From this reading She had seen people unite with the church of which her mother had been a member, and heard them subscribe to and swear their belief in articles of faith, which seemed to her monstrous.

plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She had seen people unite with the church of which her mother had been a member, and heard them subscribe to and swear their belief in articles of faith, which seemed to her monstrous.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She had seen people unite with the church of which her mother had been a member, and heard them subscribe to and swear their belief in articles of faith, which seemed to her monstrous.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Religion had never impressed her with any beauty, or sense of love.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading When she had heard of such and such a one that "he was serious," that he had "experienced conviction," she had been filled with disgust.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading The spiritual nature of it all was to her mind treated materially, like an attack of the measles or mumps.

offer to buy, as of stocks and shares

From this reading She had seen people unite with the church of which her mother had been a member, and heard them subscribe to and swear their belief in articles of faith, which seemed to her monstrous.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading She had seen people unite with the church of which her mother had been a member, and heard them subscribe to and swear their belief in articles of faith, which seemed to her monstrous.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

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

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She had seen people unite with the church of which her mother had been a member, and heard them subscribe to and swear their belief in articles of faith, which seemed to her monstrous.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She had seen people unite with the church of which her mother had been a member, and heard them subscribe to and swear their belief in articles of faith, which seemed to her monstrous.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

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

From this reading The spiritual nature of it all was to her mind treated materially, like an attack of the measles or mumps.

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

From this reading The spiritual nature of it all was to her mind treated materially, like an attack of the measles or mumps.

act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading She had seen people unite with the church of which her mother had been a member, and heard them subscribe to and swear their belief in articles of faith, which seemed to her monstrous.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

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

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

at the time that

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

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

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When she had heard of such and such a one that "he was serious," that he had "experienced conviction," she had been filled with disgust.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Maria had always attended church, and would have said, had she been asked, that she believed in religion, that she believed in God; but she had from the first, when she had thought of such matters at all, a curious sort of scorn, which was half shame, at the familiar phrases used concerning it.