Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading The decision was a blow to them.

in actual fact

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

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

From this reading The path seemed perfectly clear to Dorothy, and she announced to her parents that she must join the Baptist church.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading The path seemed perfectly clear to Dorothy, and she announced to her parents that she must join the Baptist church.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

follower of Baptistic doctrines

From this reading The path seemed perfectly clear to Dorothy, and she announced to her parents that she must join the Baptist church.

any of various evangelical Protestant churches that believe in the baptism of voluntary believers

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

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

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

exhale hard

From this reading The decision was a blow to them.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

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

From this reading The path seemed perfectly clear to Dorothy, and she announced to her parents that she must join the Baptist church.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The path seemed perfectly clear to Dorothy, and she announced to her parents that she must join the Baptist church.

power to direct or determine

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

traveling across

From this reading CROSSING THE RUBICON.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading The decision was a blow to them.

plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

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From this reading The path seemed perfectly clear to Dorothy, and she announced to her parents that she must join the Baptist church.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

promote over another

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

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

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

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

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The path seemed perfectly clear to Dorothy, and she announced to her parents that she must join the Baptist church.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

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

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

-ing form of “identify” — recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

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

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

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

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading The path seemed perfectly clear to Dorothy, and she announced to her parents that she must join the Baptist church.

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

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

in motion

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The path seemed perfectly clear to Dorothy, and she announced to her parents that she must join the Baptist church.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading The path seemed perfectly clear to Dorothy, and she announced to her parents that she must join the Baptist church.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

a course of conduct

From this reading The path seemed perfectly clear to Dorothy, and she announced to her parents that she must join the Baptist church.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The path seemed perfectly clear to Dorothy, and she announced to her parents that she must join the Baptist church.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

resisting control or authority

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

the boundary in ancient times between Italy and Gaul; Caesar's crossing it with his army in 49 BC was an act of war

From this reading CROSSING THE RUBICON.

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

From this reading The path seemed perfectly clear to Dorothy, and she announced to her parents that she must join the Baptist church.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The path seemed perfectly clear to Dorothy, and she announced to her parents that she must join the Baptist church.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

carry out

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The path seemed perfectly clear to Dorothy, and she announced to her parents that she must join the Baptist church.

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

From this reading CROSSING THE RUBICON.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The decision was a blow to them.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

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

From this reading The path seemed perfectly clear to Dorothy, and she announced to her parents that she must join the Baptist church.

in the direction of

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

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

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

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

From this reading The decision was a blow to them.

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

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

at the time that

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The father had been greatly surprised at the facts that had been brought out in favor of the Baptists, but when the thought of Dorothy identifying herself with the little Baptist band in the town came into his mind his prejudice assumed control and he became rebellious.

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

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.

but in spite of that

From this reading It is true that the discussions of the past two weeks and the remarks dropped by Dorothy had indicated that she was moving towards that point and yet neither of the parents had believed that she would actually take the step.