used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A brief preliminary description of this remarkable prelate may be necessary.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Shortly afterwards, the Bishop of London was announced by the usher.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Shortly afterwards, the Bishop of London was announced by the usher.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A brief preliminary description of this remarkable prelate may be necessary.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
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 BISHOP BONNER.
BONNER
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From this reading BISHOP BONNER.
of short duration or distance
From this reading A brief preliminary description of this remarkable prelate may be necessary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Shortly afterwards, the Bishop of London was announced by the usher.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Edmond Bonner, Bishop of London, whose severity towards the Protestants has caused his memory to be justly detested, was by no means the savage-looking or repulsive personage generally supposed.
give encouragement to
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading A brief preliminary description of this remarkable prelate may be necessary.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Edmond Bonner, Bishop of London, whose severity towards the Protestants has caused his memory to be justly detested, was by no means the savage-looking or repulsive personage generally supposed.
Edmond
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From this reading Edmond Bonner, Bishop of London, whose severity towards the Protestants has caused his memory to be justly detested, was by no means the savage-looking or repulsive personage generally supposed.
apart from; not including
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Edmond Bonner, Bishop of London, whose severity towards the Protestants has caused his memory to be justly detested, was by no means the savage-looking or repulsive personage generally supposed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Edmond Bonner, Bishop of London, whose severity towards the Protestants has caused his memory to be justly detested, was by no means the savage-looking or repulsive personage generally supposed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edmond Bonner, Bishop of London, whose severity towards the Protestants has caused his memory to be justly detested, was by no means the savage-looking or repulsive personage generally supposed.
inflamedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfleɪmd/
resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading Edmond Bonner, Bishop of London, whose severity towards the Protestants has caused his memory to be justly detested, was by no means the savage-looking or repulsive personage generally supposed.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Shortly afterwards, the Bishop of London was announced by the usher.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A brief preliminary description of this remarkable prelate may be necessary.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Edmond Bonner, Bishop of London, whose severity towards the Protestants has caused his memory to be justly detested, was by no means the savage-looking or repulsive personage generally supposed.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Edmond Bonner, Bishop of London, whose severity towards the Protestants has caused his memory to be justly detested, was by no means the savage-looking or repulsive personage generally supposed.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
absolutely essential
From this reading A brief preliminary description of this remarkable prelate may be necessary.
not any; not one
From this reading Edmond Bonner, Bishop of London, whose severity towards the Protestants has caused his memory to be justly detested, was by no means the savage-looking or repulsive personage generally supposed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shortly afterwards, the Bishop of London was announced by the usher.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Edmond Bonner, Bishop of London, whose severity towards the Protestants has caused his memory to be justly detested, was by no means the savage-looking or repulsive personage generally supposed.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading Edmond Bonner, Bishop of London, whose severity towards the Protestants has caused his memory to be justly detested, was by no means the savage-looking or repulsive personage generally supposed.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
prelatenounUS /ˈprelɪt/
a senior clergyman and dignitary
From this reading A brief preliminary description of this remarkable prelate may be necessary.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading A brief preliminary description of this remarkable prelate may be necessary.
ProtestantsnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstənts/
plural of “protestant” — an adherent of Protestantism
From this reading Edmond Bonner, Bishop of London, whose severity towards the Protestants has caused his memory to be justly detested, was by no means the savage-looking or repulsive personage generally supposed.
on the contrary
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
unusual or striking
From this reading A brief preliminary description of this remarkable prelate may be necessary.
repulsiveadjectiveUS /riˈpʌlsɪv/
offensive to the mind
From this reading Edmond Bonner, Bishop of London, whose severity towards the Protestants has caused his memory to be justly detested, was by no means the savage-looking or repulsive personage generally supposed.
savage-looking
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From this reading Edmond Bonner, Bishop of London, whose severity towards the Protestants has caused his memory to be justly detested, was by no means the savage-looking or repulsive personage generally supposed.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading Edmond Bonner, Bishop of London, whose severity towards the Protestants has caused his memory to be justly detested, was by no means the savage-looking or repulsive personage generally supposed.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly afterwards, the Bishop of London was announced by the usher.
dependable
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
required or under orders
From this reading Edmond Bonner, Bishop of London, whose severity towards the Protestants has caused his memory to be justly detested, was by no means the savage-looking or repulsive personage generally supposed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shortly afterwards, the Bishop of London was announced by the usher.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A brief preliminary description of this remarkable prelate may be necessary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Edmond Bonner, Bishop of London, whose severity towards the Protestants has caused his memory to be justly detested, was by no means the savage-looking or repulsive personage generally supposed.
in the direction of
From this reading Edmond Bonner, Bishop of London, whose severity towards the Protestants has caused his memory to be justly detested, was by no means the savage-looking or repulsive personage generally supposed.
unfrequently
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From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
usherverbUS /ˈʌʃər/
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Shortly afterwards, the Bishop of London was announced by the usher.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shortly afterwards, the Bishop of London was announced by the usher.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
at the time that
From this reading Of middle height, stout, and of fresh complexion, he had rather a jovial countenance, being fond of good cheer, and his features, except when inflamed by passion, as they not unfrequently were, had a pleasant expression.
belonging to which person
From this reading Edmond Bonner, Bishop of London, whose severity towards the Protestants has caused his memory to be justly detested, was by no means the savage-looking or repulsive personage generally supposed.
