Chapter V

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

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

any specific behavior

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

(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 might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

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

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

the state of being behind in payments

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

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

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

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

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course Mary proved right.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The curate might shut himself up for a few days.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The curate might shut himself up for a few days.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The curate might shut himself up for a few days.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

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

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

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

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

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

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

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

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

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

From this reading The curate might shut himself up for a few days.

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

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

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From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

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

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

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

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

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

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Of course Mary proved right.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The curate might shut himself up for a few days.

absolutely essential

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course Mary proved right.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

a local church community

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Of course Mary proved right.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Of course Mary proved right.

express in words

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

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

From this reading SELF-BETRAYED.

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

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading The curate might shut himself up for a few days.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

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

From this reading The curate might shut himself up for a few days.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

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

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

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

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

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

From this reading The curate might shut himself up for a few days.

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

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

which person or people

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In such a small parish as Horton it was quite impossible that two people could live for many weeks without meeting each other.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.

produce a literary work

From this reading He might say he was busy with his sermon; he might say he had a headache; he might acknowledge that his activity in the parish and all the institutions he had set up had thrown him into arrears with his reading, and such intellectual work as is necessary for a man who has to write two sermons every week.