Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading He had no friends to whom he could apply for assistance, for his conduct had been noised abroad, and those who formerly had loved and reverenced him, now turned their backs upon him with cold contempt.

(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 _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

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

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

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

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading He had no friends to whom he could apply for assistance, for his conduct had been noised abroad, and those who formerly had loved and reverenced him, now turned their backs upon him with cold contempt.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading He had no friends to whom he could apply for assistance, for his conduct had been noised abroad, and those who formerly had loved and reverenced him, now turned their backs upon him with cold contempt.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading He had no friends to whom he could apply for assistance, for his conduct had been noised abroad, and those who formerly had loved and reverenced him, now turned their backs upon him with cold contempt.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His place was supplied by a clergyman of far less talent, but much greater integrity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His place was supplied by a clergyman of far less talent, but much greater integrity.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

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

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading His place was supplied by a clergyman of far less talent, but much greater integrity.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading He had no friends to whom he could apply for assistance, for his conduct had been noised abroad, and those who formerly had loved and reverenced him, now turned their backs upon him with cold contempt.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading He had no friends to whom he could apply for assistance, for his conduct had been noised abroad, and those who formerly had loved and reverenced him, now turned their backs upon him with cold contempt.

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

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading He had no friends to whom he could apply for assistance, for his conduct had been noised abroad, and those who formerly had loved and reverenced him, now turned their backs upon him with cold contempt.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He had no friends to whom he could apply for assistance, for his conduct had been noised abroad, and those who formerly had loved and reverenced him, now turned their backs upon him with cold contempt.

the outcome of a complex sequence of events

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

a state without friends or money or prospects

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

suffering shame

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

suffering shame

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

having lost your job

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

extending or moving from a higher to a lower place

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

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From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading His place was supplied by a clergyman of far less talent, but much greater integrity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

at a previous time

From this reading He had no friends to whom he could apply for assistance, for his conduct had been noised abroad, and those who formerly had loved and reverenced him, now turned their backs upon him with cold contempt.

set up or found

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He had no friends to whom he could apply for assistance, for his conduct had been noised abroad, and those who formerly had loved and reverenced him, now turned their backs upon him with cold contempt.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading His place was supplied by a clergyman of far less talent, but much greater integrity.

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

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

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

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

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

From this reading His place was supplied by a clergyman of far less talent, but much greater integrity.

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

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

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

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

unkind and inconsiderate welcome

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

From this reading His place was supplied by a clergyman of far less talent, but much greater integrity.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading His place was supplied by a clergyman of far less talent, but much greater integrity.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

for more time

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

held dear

From this reading He had no friends to whom he could apply for assistance, for his conduct had been noised abroad, and those who formerly had loved and reverenced him, now turned their backs upon him with cold contempt.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading His place was supplied by a clergyman of far less talent, but much greater integrity.

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

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

not any; not one

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had no friends to whom he could apply for assistance, for his conduct had been noised abroad, and those who formerly had loved and reverenced him, now turned their backs upon him with cold contempt.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

a course of conduct

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

not having enough money to pay for necessities

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His place was supplied by a clergyman of far less talent, but much greater integrity.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had no friends to whom he could apply for assistance, for his conduct had been noised abroad, and those who formerly had loved and reverenced him, now turned their backs upon him with cold contempt.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

something that remunerates

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

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

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading His place was supplied by a clergyman of far less talent, but much greater integrity.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading His place was supplied by a clergyman of far less talent, but much greater integrity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

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

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had no friends to whom he could apply for assistance, for his conduct had been noised abroad, and those who formerly had loved and reverenced him, now turned their backs upon him with cold contempt.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He had no friends to whom he could apply for assistance, for his conduct had been noised abroad, and those who formerly had loved and reverenced him, now turned their backs upon him with cold contempt.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

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

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

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

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Mr. Sinclair (for such we shall hereafter call him,) was not possessed of wealth--for though he had lived in luxury, he had depended entirely upon his salary for subsistence; and now that he was turned from his sacred occupation, dishonored and disgraced, he found himself almost penniless.

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

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.

which person or people

From this reading He had no friends to whom he could apply for assistance, for his conduct had been noised abroad, and those who formerly had loved and reverenced him, now turned their backs upon him with cold contempt.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _The Ruined Rector--Misery and Destitution--the All Night House--A Painful Scene--Inhospitality--the Denouement._ We now return to Dr. Sinclair, whom we left on the downward path to ruin.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The unfortunate man was now no longer the rector of St. Paul's; a committee of the congregation had paid him an official visit, at which he had been dismissed from all connection with the church.