Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

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

From this reading Dr. Barlow filled up all my ideas of a country clergyman of the higher class.

(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 Dr. Barlow filled up all my ideas of a country clergyman of the higher class.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

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

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading I would recommend to those who have not seen it, this sketch of the ancient clerical life.

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

From this reading The friendly rector frequently visited at Stanley Grove, and, for my father's sake, honored me with his particular kindness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The friendly rector frequently visited at Stanley Grove, and, for my father's sake, honored me with his particular kindness.

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From this reading Dr. Barlow filled up all my ideas of a country clergyman of the higher class.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The term parson has now indeed a vulgar and disrespectful sound, but in Herbert's time it was used in its true sense _persona ecclesiae_.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

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From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

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

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Dr. Barlow filled up all my ideas of a country clergyman of the higher class.

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

From this reading Dr. Barlow filled up all my ideas of a country clergyman of the higher class.

of or relating to clerks

From this reading I would recommend to those who have not seen it, this sketch of the ancient clerical life.

providing freedom from worry

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

the property of holding together and retaining its shape

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Dr. Barlow filled up all my ideas of a country clergyman of the higher class.

exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous

From this reading The term parson has now indeed a vulgar and disrespectful sound, but in Herbert's time it was used in its true sense _persona ecclesiae_.

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From this reading Dr. Barlow filled up all my ideas of a country clergyman of the higher class.

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

From this reading The term parson has now indeed a vulgar and disrespectful sound, but in Herbert's time it was used in its true sense _persona ecclesiae_.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The friendly rector frequently visited at Stanley Grove, and, for my father's sake, honored me with his particular kindness.

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

From this reading Dr. Barlow filled up all my ideas of a country clergyman of the higher class.

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The friendly rector frequently visited at Stanley Grove, and, for my father's sake, honored me with his particular kindness.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The friendly rector frequently visited at Stanley Grove, and, for my father's sake, honored me with his particular kindness.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading The friendly rector frequently visited at Stanley Grove, and, for my father's sake, honored me with his particular kindness.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading The friendly rector frequently visited at Stanley Grove, and, for my father's sake, honored me with his particular kindness.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The term parson has now indeed a vulgar and disrespectful sound, but in Herbert's time it was used in its true sense _persona ecclesiae_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Dr. Barlow filled up all my ideas of a country clergyman of the higher class.

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

From this reading The friendly rector frequently visited at Stanley Grove, and, for my father's sake, honored me with his particular kindness.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading The friendly rector frequently visited at Stanley Grove, and, for my father's sake, honored me with his particular kindness.

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

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

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From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I would recommend to those who have not seen it, this sketch of the ancient clerical life.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Dr. Barlow filled up all my ideas of a country clergyman of the higher class.

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

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The term parson has now indeed a vulgar and disrespectful sound, but in Herbert's time it was used in its true sense _persona ecclesiae_.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

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

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The term parson has now indeed a vulgar and disrespectful sound, but in Herbert's time it was used in its true sense _persona ecclesiae_.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The term parson has now indeed a vulgar and disrespectful sound, but in Herbert's time it was used in its true sense _persona ecclesiae_.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading The friendly rector frequently visited at Stanley Grove, and, for my father's sake, honored me with his particular kindness.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The friendly rector frequently visited at Stanley Grove, and, for my father's sake, honored me with his particular kindness.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

great merriment

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

a form of address for a man

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The friendly rector frequently visited at Stanley Grove, and, for my father's sake, honored me with his particular kindness.

in an essential manner

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I would recommend to those who have not seen it, this sketch of the ancient clerical life.

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

From this reading The term parson has now indeed a vulgar and disrespectful sound, but in Herbert's time it was used in its true sense _persona ecclesiae_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dr. Barlow filled up all my ideas of a country clergyman of the higher class.

many times at short intervals

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

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From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The friendly rector frequently visited at Stanley Grove, and, for my father's sake, honored me with his particular kindness.

an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

From this reading The term parson has now indeed a vulgar and disrespectful sound, but in Herbert's time it was used in its true sense _persona ecclesiae_.

-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

push for something

From this reading I would recommend to those who have not seen it, this sketch of the ancient clerical life.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The friendly rector frequently visited at Stanley Grove, and, for my father's sake, honored me with his particular kindness.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading The friendly rector frequently visited at Stanley Grove, and, for my father's sake, honored me with his particular kindness.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

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

From this reading I would recommend to those who have not seen it, this sketch of the ancient clerical life.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The term parson has now indeed a vulgar and disrespectful sound, but in Herbert's time it was used in its true sense _persona ecclesiae_.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading I would recommend to those who have not seen it, this sketch of the ancient clerical life.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The term parson has now indeed a vulgar and disrespectful sound, but in Herbert's time it was used in its true sense _persona ecclesiae_.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading The friendly rector frequently visited at Stanley Grove, and, for my father's sake, honored me with his particular kindness.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading The term parson has now indeed a vulgar and disrespectful sound, but in Herbert's time it was used in its true sense _persona ecclesiae_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

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

From this reading The friendly rector frequently visited at Stanley Grove, and, for my father's sake, honored me with his particular kindness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I would recommend to those who have not seen it, this sketch of the ancient clerical life.

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

From this reading I would recommend to those who have not seen it, this sketch of the ancient clerical life.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The term parson has now indeed a vulgar and disrespectful sound, but in Herbert's time it was used in its true sense _persona ecclesiae_.

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

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The term parson has now indeed a vulgar and disrespectful sound, but in Herbert's time it was used in its true sense _persona ecclesiae_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Dr. Barlow filled up all my ideas of a country clergyman of the higher class.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The term parson has now indeed a vulgar and disrespectful sound, but in Herbert's time it was used in its true sense _persona ecclesiae_.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The friendly rector frequently visited at Stanley Grove, and, for my father's sake, honored me with his particular kindness.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading The term parson has now indeed a vulgar and disrespectful sound, but in Herbert's time it was used in its true sense _persona ecclesiae_.

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

From this reading The term parson has now indeed a vulgar and disrespectful sound, but in Herbert's time it was used in its true sense _persona ecclesiae_.

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

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

which person or people

From this reading I would recommend to those who have not seen it, this sketch of the ancient clerical life.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The friendly rector frequently visited at Stanley Grove, and, for my father's sake, honored me with his particular kindness.

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

From this reading I would recommend to those who have not seen it, this sketch of the ancient clerical life.

a late time of life

From this reading There is a uniform consistency runs through his whole life and character, which often brings to my mind, allowing for the revolution in habits that almost two hundred years have necessarily produced, the incomparable _country parson_ of the ingenious Mr. George Herbert.[1] [Footnote 1: See Herbert's Country Parson, under the heads of the parson in his house, the parson praying, the parson preaching, the parson comforting, the parson's church, the parson catechizing, the parson in mirth, &c., &c.