used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
adheredverbUS /ædˈhɪrd/
past form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading Family worship was always adhered to by them, as well as grace before and after meals.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Family worship was always adhered to by them, as well as grace before and after meals.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Family worship was always adhered to by them, as well as grace before and after meals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Family worship was always adhered to by them, as well as grace before and after meals.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading I attended school, and received a good education; and my parents endeavored to instill the most pious precepts into my mind, to the end, they said, that I might become a vessel of holiness to the Lord.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I attended school, and received a good education; and my parents endeavored to instill the most pious precepts into my mind, to the end, they said, that I might become a vessel of holiness to the Lord.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They have ever been regarded as most exemplary and pious people.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Family worship was always adhered to by them, as well as grace before and after meals.
the two together, not just one
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Family worship was always adhered to by them, as well as grace before and after meals.
carnaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːrnəl/
marked by the appetites and passions of the body
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
a young person of either sex
From this reading I was their only child; and the first ten years of my life were passed in much the same manner as those of other children of my sex and condition.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I was their only child; and the first ten years of my life were passed in much the same manner as those of other children of my sex and condition.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
a state at a particular time
From this reading I was their only child; and the first ten years of my life were passed in much the same manner as those of other children of my sex and condition.
Courtezan's
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From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading I attended school, and received a good education; and my parents endeavored to instill the most pious precepts into my mind, to the end, they said, that I might become a vessel of holiness to the Lord.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I attended school, and received a good education; and my parents endeavored to instill the most pious precepts into my mind, to the end, they said, that I might become a vessel of holiness to the Lord.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading I attended school, and received a good education; and my parents endeavored to instill the most pious precepts into my mind, to the end, they said, that I might become a vessel of holiness to the Lord.
EpiscopaladjectiveUS /ɪˈpɪskəpəl/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
at any time
From this reading They have ever been regarded as most exemplary and pious people.
exemplaryadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzempləri/
worthy of imitation
From this reading They have ever been regarded as most exemplary and pious people.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
a social unit living together
From this reading Family worship was always adhered to by them, as well as grace before and after meals.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I was their only child; and the first ten years of my life were passed in much the same manner as those of other children of my sex and condition.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I attended school, and received a good education; and my parents endeavored to instill the most pious precepts into my mind, to the end, they said, that I might become a vessel of holiness to the Lord.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Family worship was always adhered to by them, as well as grace before and after meals.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have ever been regarded as most exemplary and pious people.
holinessnounUS /ˈhoʊlinəs/
the quality of being holy
From this reading I attended school, and received a good education; and my parents endeavored to instill the most pious precepts into my mind, to the end, they said, that I might become a vessel of holiness to the Lord.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was their only child; and the first ten years of my life were passed in much the same manner as those of other children of my sex and condition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
instillverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪl/
impart gradually
From this reading I attended school, and received a good education; and my parents endeavored to instill the most pious precepts into my mind, to the end, they said, that I might become a vessel of holiness to the Lord.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I attended school, and received a good education; and my parents endeavored to instill the most pious precepts into my mind, to the end, they said, that I might become a vessel of holiness to the Lord.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I was their only child; and the first ten years of my life were passed in much the same manner as those of other children of my sex and condition.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I attended school, and received a good education; and my parents endeavored to instill the most pious precepts into my mind, to the end, they said, that I might become a vessel of holiness to the Lord.
lustfuladjectiveUS /ˈlʌstfəl/
characterized by lust
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I was their only child; and the first ten years of my life were passed in much the same manner as those of other children of my sex and condition.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Family worship was always adhered to by them, as well as grace before and after meals.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I attended school, and received a good education; and my parents endeavored to instill the most pious precepts into my mind, to the end, they said, that I might become a vessel of holiness to the Lord.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I attended school, and received a good education; and my parents endeavored to instill the most pious precepts into my mind, to the end, they said, that I might become a vessel of holiness to the Lord.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They have ever been regarded as most exemplary and pious people.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I was their only child; and the first ten years of my life were passed in much the same manner as those of other children of my sex and condition.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
observancenounUS /əbˈzɜːrvəns/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
and nothing more
From this reading I was their only child; and the first ten years of my life were passed in much the same manner as those of other children of my sex and condition.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I was their only child; and the first ten years of my life were passed in much the same manner as those of other children of my sex and condition.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I was their only child; and the first ten years of my life were passed in much the same manner as those of other children of my sex and condition.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They have ever been regarded as most exemplary and pious people.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading They have ever been regarded as most exemplary and pious people.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
PreachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
preceptsnounUS /ˈpriːsepts/
plural of “precept” — rule of personal conduct
From this reading I attended school, and received a good education; and my parents endeavored to instill the most pious precepts into my mind, to the end, they said, that I might become a vessel of holiness to the Lord.
ProfessorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I attended school, and received a good education; and my parents endeavored to instill the most pious precepts into my mind, to the end, they said, that I might become a vessel of holiness to the Lord.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading They have ever been regarded as most exemplary and pious people.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I attended school, and received a good education; and my parents endeavored to instill the most pious precepts into my mind, to the end, they said, that I might become a vessel of holiness to the Lord.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I was their only child; and the first ten years of my life were passed in much the same manner as those of other children of my sex and condition.
an educational institution
From this reading I attended school, and received a good education; and my parents endeavored to instill the most pious precepts into my mind, to the end, they said, that I might become a vessel of holiness to the Lord.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading I was their only child; and the first ten years of my life were passed in much the same manner as those of other children of my sex and condition.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
SinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
having a supporting base
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I was their only child; and the first ten years of my life were passed in much the same manner as those of other children of my sex and condition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I attended school, and received a good education; and my parents endeavored to instill the most pious precepts into my mind, to the end, they said, that I might become a vessel of holiness to the Lord.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Family worship was always adhered to by them, as well as grace before and after meals.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The Courtezan's story, showing some of the Sins of Religious Professors--A carnal Preacher, a frail Mother, and a lustful Father--a plan of revenge._ 'My parents are persons of respectable standing in society;--they are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remarkably rigid in their observance of the external forms and ceremonies of religion.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I was their only child; and the first ten years of my life were passed in much the same manner as those of other children of my sex and condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Family worship was always adhered to by them, as well as grace before and after meals.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading I attended school, and received a good education; and my parents endeavored to instill the most pious precepts into my mind, to the end, they said, that I might become a vessel of holiness to the Lord.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Family worship was always adhered to by them, as well as grace before and after meals.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Family worship was always adhered to by them, as well as grace before and after meals.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was their only child; and the first ten years of my life were passed in much the same manner as those of other children of my sex and condition.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Family worship was always adhered to by them, as well as grace before and after meals.
a late time of life
From this reading I was their only child; and the first ten years of my life were passed in much the same manner as those of other children of my sex and condition.
