used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Elizabeth's reception at her father's surprised her by its coolness and reserve, as if she were a stranger or a visitor.
(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 At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elizabeth's reception at her father's surprised her by its coolness and reserve, as if she were a stranger or a visitor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Elizabeth's reception at her father's surprised her by its coolness and reserve, as if she were a stranger or a visitor.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Elizabeth's reception at her father's surprised her by its coolness and reserve, as if she were a stranger or a visitor.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Elizabeth's reception at her father's surprised her by its coolness and reserve, as if she were a stranger or a visitor.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading Elizabeth's reception at her father's surprised her by its coolness and reserve, as if she were a stranger or a visitor.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
Elizabeth'snounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθs/
possessive form of “elizabeth” — daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Elizabeth's reception at her father's surprised her by its coolness and reserve, as if she were a stranger or a visitor.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
a social unit living together
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Elizabeth's reception at her father's surprised her by its coolness and reserve, as if she were a stranger or a visitor.
FIERYadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading THE FIERY FURNACE.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
FURNACEnounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading THE FIERY FURNACE.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elizabeth's reception at her father's surprised her by its coolness and reserve, as if she were a stranger or a visitor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
HuntingtonnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋtən/
United States physician who first described Huntington's chorea
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Elizabeth's reception at her father's surprised her by its coolness and reserve, as if she were a stranger or a visitor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Elizabeth's reception at her father's surprised her by its coolness and reserve, as if she were a stranger or a visitor.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
many times at short intervals
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
on one occasion
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Elizabeth's reception at her father's surprised her by its coolness and reserve, as if she were a stranger or a visitor.
ParsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
pietynounUS /ˈpaɪəti/
righteousness by virtue of being pious
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Elizabeth's reception at her father's surprised her by its coolness and reserve, as if she were a stranger or a visitor.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Elizabeth's reception at her father's surprised her by its coolness and reserve, as if she were a stranger or a visitor.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elizabeth's reception at her father's surprised her by its coolness and reserve, as if she were a stranger or a visitor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Elizabeth's reception at her father's surprised her by its coolness and reserve, as if she were a stranger or a visitor.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Elizabeth's reception at her father's surprised her by its coolness and reserve, as if she were a stranger or a visitor.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIERY FURNACE.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So, before retiring for the first night's rest, she asked and obtained authority to set up a family altar, and for some months at least one of that family enjoyed freedom of spirit and tenderness of heart.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
someone who visits
From this reading Elizabeth's reception at her father's surprised her by its coolness and reserve, as if she were a stranger or a visitor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Elizabeth's reception at her father's surprised her by its coolness and reserve, as if she were a stranger or a visitor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At once a happy thought struck her with great force: "If my religious profession puts such a distance between me and all my father's family, the throne of grace must, if possible, unite us."
but in spite of that
From this reading Parson Huntington visited her with much paternal kindness; and although, in presence of her joyous piety, he often seemed embarrassed, yet he remained true to his first conclusion as to the "effectual character of her call and blessed hope."
