used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days found Clayton in the city of ----, guest of the Rev. Dr. Cushing.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His pastoral ministrations, whether at wedding or funeral, had a peculiar tenderness and unction.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A few days found Clayton in the city of ----, guest of the Rev. Dr. Cushing.
Clayton
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From this reading A few days found Clayton in the city of ----, guest of the Rev. Dr. Cushing.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
CLERICALadjectiveUS /ˈklerəkəl/
of or relating to clerks
From this reading THE CLERICAL CONFERENCE.
CONFERENCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading THE CLERICAL CONFERENCE.
courtlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrtli/
refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
From this reading He was a man in middle life; of fine personal presence, urbane, courtly, gentlemanly.
CushingnounUS /ˈkʊʃɪŋ/
United States neurologist noted for his study of the brain and pituitary gland and who identified Cushing's syndrome (1869-1939)
From this reading A few days found Clayton in the city of ----, guest of the Rev. Dr. Cushing.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days found Clayton in the city of ----, guest of the Rev. Dr. Cushing.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
Dr
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From this reading A few days found Clayton in the city of ----, guest of the Rev. Dr. Cushing.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
fervornounUS /ˈfɜːrvər/
feelings of great warmth and intensity
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days found Clayton in the city of ----, guest of the Rev. Dr. Cushing.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He was a man in middle life; of fine personal presence, urbane, courtly, gentlemanly.
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
set up or found
From this reading A few days found Clayton in the city of ----, guest of the Rev. Dr. Cushing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading His pastoral ministrations, whether at wedding or funeral, had a peculiar tenderness and unction.
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading He was a man in middle life; of fine personal presence, urbane, courtly, gentlemanly.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A few days found Clayton in the city of ----, guest of the Rev. Dr. Cushing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His pastoral ministrations, whether at wedding or funeral, had a peculiar tenderness and unction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a man in middle life; of fine personal presence, urbane, courtly, gentlemanly.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few days found Clayton in the city of ----, guest of the Rev. Dr. Cushing.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was a man in middle life; of fine personal presence, urbane, courtly, gentlemanly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a man in middle life; of fine personal presence, urbane, courtly, gentlemanly.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He was a man in middle life; of fine personal presence, urbane, courtly, gentlemanly.
ministrationsnounUS /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading His pastoral ministrations, whether at wedding or funeral, had a peculiar tenderness and unction.
ministrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
much-admired
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From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few days found Clayton in the city of ----, guest of the Rev. Dr. Cushing.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His pastoral ministrations, whether at wedding or funeral, had a peculiar tenderness and unction.
pastoraladjectiveUS /ˈpæstərəl/
of or relating to a pastor
From this reading His pastoral ministrations, whether at wedding or funeral, had a peculiar tenderness and unction.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading His pastoral ministrations, whether at wedding or funeral, had a peculiar tenderness and unction.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He was a man in middle life; of fine personal presence, urbane, courtly, gentlemanly.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He was a man in middle life; of fine personal presence, urbane, courtly, gentlemanly.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading A few days found Clayton in the city of ----, guest of the Rev. Dr. Cushing.
sermonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
having a supporting base
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading His pastoral ministrations, whether at wedding or funeral, had a peculiar tenderness and unction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLERICAL CONFERENCE.
unctionnoun
excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
From this reading His pastoral ministrations, whether at wedding or funeral, had a peculiar tenderness and unction.
urbaneadjectiveUS /ərˈbeɪn/
showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
From this reading He was a man in middle life; of fine personal presence, urbane, courtly, gentlemanly.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a man in middle life; of fine personal presence, urbane, courtly, gentlemanly.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading His pastoral ministrations, whether at wedding or funeral, had a peculiar tenderness and unction.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading His pastoral ministrations, whether at wedding or funeral, had a peculiar tenderness and unction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Dr. Cushing was a popular and much-admired clergyman, standing high among his brethren in the ministry, and almost the idol of a large and flourishing church, a man of warm feelings, humane impulses, and fine social qualities, his sermons, beautifully written, and delivered with great fervor, often drew tears from the eyes of the hearers.
