Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

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From this reading When in the pulpit, it was often remarked that he seemed absent-minded, and ill at ease; he did not preach with his usual fluent and fervid eloquence, nor pray with his accustomed earnest devotion.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading When in the pulpit, it was often remarked that he seemed absent-minded, and ill at ease; he did not preach with his usual fluent and fervid eloquence, nor pray with his accustomed earnest devotion.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading Yet neither his own idolizing congregation, nor the admiring world, suspected his frailty; he was regarded as the most exemplary of Christians, and the best of men.

later than; following

From this reading From that fatal night in after years of remorse and misery, he dated his downfall.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship

From this reading He became a frequent visitor at the Franklin House, and continued his guilty amour, with unabated zeal.

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

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Yet neither his own idolizing congregation, nor the admiring world, suspected his frailty; he was regarded as the most exemplary of Christians, and the best of men.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He became a frequent visitor at the Franklin House, and continued his guilty amour, with unabated zeal.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He became a frequent visitor at the Franklin House, and continued his guilty amour, with unabated zeal.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Yet neither his own idolizing congregation, nor the admiring world, suspected his frailty; he was regarded as the most exemplary of Christians, and the best of men.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

From this reading Yet neither his own idolizing congregation, nor the admiring world, suspected his frailty; he was regarded as the most exemplary of Christians, and the best of men.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading Yet neither his own idolizing congregation, nor the admiring world, suspected his frailty; he was regarded as the most exemplary of Christians, and the best of men.

without stop or interruption

From this reading He became a frequent visitor at the Franklin House, and continued his guilty amour, with unabated zeal.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past

From this reading From that fatal night in after years of remorse and misery, he dated his downfall.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading When in the pulpit, it was often remarked that he seemed absent-minded, and ill at ease; he did not preach with his usual fluent and fervid eloquence, nor pray with his accustomed earnest devotion.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When in the pulpit, it was often remarked that he seemed absent-minded, and ill at ease; he did not preach with his usual fluent and fervid eloquence, nor pray with his accustomed earnest devotion.

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading From that fatal night in after years of remorse and misery, he dated his downfall.

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From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading When in the pulpit, it was often remarked that he seemed absent-minded, and ill at ease; he did not preach with his usual fluent and fervid eloquence, nor pray with his accustomed earnest devotion.

move gently or carefully

From this reading When in the pulpit, it was often remarked that he seemed absent-minded, and ill at ease; he did not preach with his usual fluent and fervid eloquence, nor pray with his accustomed earnest devotion.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading When in the pulpit, it was often remarked that he seemed absent-minded, and ill at ease; he did not preach with his usual fluent and fervid eloquence, nor pray with his accustomed earnest devotion.

worthy of imitation

From this reading Yet neither his own idolizing congregation, nor the admiring world, suspected his frailty; he was regarded as the most exemplary of Christians, and the best of men.

bringing death

From this reading From that fatal night in after years of remorse and misery, he dated his downfall.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading When in the pulpit, it was often remarked that he seemed absent-minded, and ill at ease; he did not preach with his usual fluent and fervid eloquence, nor pray with his accustomed earnest devotion.

smooth and unconstrained in movement

From this reading When in the pulpit, it was often remarked that he seemed absent-minded, and ill at ease; he did not preach with his usual fluent and fervid eloquence, nor pray with his accustomed earnest devotion.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

From this reading Yet neither his own idolizing congregation, nor the admiring world, suspected his frailty; he was regarded as the most exemplary of Christians, and the best of men.

United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading He became a frequent visitor at the Franklin House, and continued his guilty amour, with unabated zeal.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From that fatal night in after years of remorse and misery, he dated his downfall.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading He became a frequent visitor at the Franklin House, and continued his guilty amour, with unabated zeal.

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

From this reading From that fatal night in after years of remorse and misery, he dated his downfall.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He became a frequent visitor at the Franklin House, and continued his guilty amour, with unabated zeal.

-ing form of “idolize” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading Yet neither his own idolizing congregation, nor the admiring world, suspected his frailty; he was regarded as the most exemplary of Christians, and the best of men.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading When in the pulpit, it was often remarked that he seemed absent-minded, and ill at ease; he did not preach with his usual fluent and fervid eloquence, nor pray with his accustomed earnest devotion.

-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

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

From this reading From that fatal night in after years of remorse and misery, he dated his downfall.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When in the pulpit, it was often remarked that he seemed absent-minded, and ill at ease; he did not preach with his usual fluent and fervid eloquence, nor pray with his accustomed earnest devotion.

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From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

take part in a masquerade

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

the force of workers available

From this reading Yet neither his own idolizing congregation, nor the admiring world, suspected his frailty; he was regarded as the most exemplary of Christians, and the best of men.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading From that fatal night in after years of remorse and misery, he dated his downfall.

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Yet neither his own idolizing congregation, nor the admiring world, suspected his frailty; he was regarded as the most exemplary of Christians, and the best of men.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Yet neither his own idolizing congregation, nor the admiring world, suspected his frailty; he was regarded as the most exemplary of Christians, and the best of men.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading From that fatal night in after years of remorse and misery, he dated his downfall.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Yet neither his own idolizing congregation, nor the admiring world, suspected his frailty; he was regarded as the most exemplary of Christians, and the best of men.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When in the pulpit, it was often remarked that he seemed absent-minded, and ill at ease; he did not preach with his usual fluent and fervid eloquence, nor pray with his accustomed earnest devotion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

many times at short intervals

From this reading When in the pulpit, it was often remarked that he seemed absent-minded, and ill at ease; he did not preach with his usual fluent and fervid eloquence, nor pray with his accustomed earnest devotion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

above and across; more than

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Yet neither his own idolizing congregation, nor the admiring world, suspected his frailty; he was regarded as the most exemplary of Christians, and the best of men.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

righteousness by virtue of being pious

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading When in the pulpit, it was often remarked that he seemed absent-minded, and ill at ease; he did not preach with his usual fluent and fervid eloquence, nor pray with his accustomed earnest devotion.

deliver a sermon

From this reading When in the pulpit, it was often remarked that he seemed absent-minded, and ill at ease; he did not preach with his usual fluent and fervid eloquence, nor pray with his accustomed earnest devotion.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading When in the pulpit, it was often remarked that he seemed absent-minded, and ill at ease; he did not preach with his usual fluent and fervid eloquence, nor pray with his accustomed earnest devotion.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Yet neither his own idolizing congregation, nor the admiring world, suspected his frailty; he was regarded as the most exemplary of Christians, and the best of men.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading When in the pulpit, it was often remarked that he seemed absent-minded, and ill at ease; he did not preach with his usual fluent and fervid eloquence, nor pray with his accustomed earnest devotion.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading From that fatal night in after years of remorse and misery, he dated his downfall.

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From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

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

From this reading When in the pulpit, it was often remarked that he seemed absent-minded, and ill at ease; he did not preach with his usual fluent and fervid eloquence, nor pray with his accustomed earnest devotion.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

believed likely

From this reading Yet neither his own idolizing congregation, nor the admiring world, suspected his frailty; he was regarded as the most exemplary of Christians, and the best of men.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From that fatal night in after years of remorse and misery, he dated his downfall.

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

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

continuing at full strength or intensity

From this reading He became a frequent visitor at the Franklin House, and continued his guilty amour, with unabated zeal.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading When in the pulpit, it was often remarked that he seemed absent-minded, and ill at ease; he did not preach with his usual fluent and fervid eloquence, nor pray with his accustomed earnest devotion.

someone who visits

From this reading He became a frequent visitor at the Franklin House, and continued his guilty amour, with unabated zeal.

having strong sexual appeal

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

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

From this reading Yet neither his own idolizing congregation, nor the admiring world, suspected his frailty; he was regarded as the most exemplary of Christians, and the best of men.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _Showing the Voluptuous Revellings of the Rector and the Licentious Josephine, and illustrating the Power of Temptation over Piety and Morality._ Alas, for Dr. Sinclair! the masquerade ball, and the triumph of Josephine Franklin, were but the commencement of a career of folly and crime on his part.

at the time that

From this reading When in the pulpit, it was often remarked that he seemed absent-minded, and ill at ease; he did not preach with his usual fluent and fervid eloquence, nor pray with his accustomed earnest devotion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He became a frequent visitor at the Franklin House, and continued his guilty amour, with unabated zeal.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Yet neither his own idolizing congregation, nor the admiring world, suspected his frailty; he was regarded as the most exemplary of Christians, and the best of men.

a late time of life

From this reading From that fatal night in after years of remorse and misery, he dated his downfall.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet neither his own idolizing congregation, nor the admiring world, suspected his frailty; he was regarded as the most exemplary of Christians, and the best of men.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading He became a frequent visitor at the Franklin House, and continued his guilty amour, with unabated zeal.