used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I It was a great day and a solemn when the squire of Matstead went to Protestant communion for the first time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
(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 He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was first the minister, Mr. Barton, in a condition of excited geniality from an early hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I It was a great day and a solemn when the squire of Matstead went to Protestant communion for the first time.
Barton
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From this reading There was first the minister, Mr. Barton, in a condition of excited geniality from an early hour.
betimesadverb
in good time
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was Easter Day, too, but this was less in the consideration of the village.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
cassocknounUS /ˈkæsək/
a black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading I It was a great day and a solemn when the squire of Matstead went to Protestant communion for the first time.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
a state at a particular time
From this reading There was first the minister, Mr. Barton, in a condition of excited geniality from an early hour.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading It was Easter Day, too, but this was less in the consideration of the village.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I It was a great day and a solemn when the squire of Matstead went to Protestant communion for the first time.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading There was first the minister, Mr. Barton, in a condition of excited geniality from an early hour.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading It was Easter Day, too, but this was less in the consideration of the village.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading There was first the minister, Mr. Barton, in a condition of excited geniality from an early hour.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His wife was seen to follow him a few minutes later.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I It was a great day and a solemn when the squire of Matstead went to Protestant communion for the first time.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His wife was seen to follow him a few minutes later.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I It was a great day and a solemn when the squire of Matstead went to Protestant communion for the first time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was first the minister, Mr. Barton, in a condition of excited geniality from an early hour.
genialitynounUS /ˌdʒiːniˈæləti/
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
From this reading There was first the minister, Mr. Barton, in a condition of excited geniality from an early hour.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I It was a great day and a solemn when the squire of Matstead went to Protestant communion for the first time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His wife was seen to follow him a few minutes later.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading There was first the minister, Mr. Barton, in a condition of excited geniality from an early hour.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I It was a great day and a solemn when the squire of Matstead went to Protestant communion for the first time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Easter Day, too, but this was less in the consideration of the village.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I It was a great day and a solemn when the squire of Matstead went to Protestant communion for the first time.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading His wife was seen to follow him a few minutes later.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was Easter Day, too, but this was less in the consideration of the village.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
Matstead
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I It was a great day and a solemn when the squire of Matstead went to Protestant communion for the first time.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading There was first the minister, Mr. Barton, in a condition of excited geniality from an early hour.
minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading His wife was seen to follow him a few minutes later.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There was first the minister, Mr. Barton, in a condition of excited geniality from an early hour.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I It was a great day and a solemn when the squire of Matstead went to Protestant communion for the first time.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
ProtestantnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstənt/
an adherent of Protestantism
From this reading I It was a great day and a solemn when the squire of Matstead went to Protestant communion for the first time.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His wife was seen to follow him a few minutes later.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading I It was a great day and a solemn when the squire of Matstead went to Protestant communion for the first time.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
in the near future
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading I It was a great day and a solemn when the squire of Matstead went to Protestant communion for the first time.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I It was a great day and a solemn when the squire of Matstead went to Protestant communion for the first time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was first the minister, Mr. Barton, in a condition of excited geniality from an early hour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was Easter Day, too, but this was less in the consideration of the village.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I It was a great day and a solemn when the squire of Matstead went to Protestant communion for the first time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I It was a great day and a solemn when the squire of Matstead went to Protestant communion for the first time.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was Easter Day, too, but this was less in the consideration of the village.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading It was Easter Day, too, but this was less in the consideration of the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I It was a great day and a solemn when the squire of Matstead went to Protestant communion for the first time.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I It was a great day and a solemn when the squire of Matstead went to Protestant communion for the first time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
at the time that
From this reading I It was a great day and a solemn when the squire of Matstead went to Protestant communion for the first time.
which person or people
From this reading He was observed soon after it was light, by an old man who was up betimes, hurrying up the village street in his minister's cassock and gown, presumably on his way to see that all preparations were complete for the solemnity.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife was seen to follow him a few minutes later.
