Chapter II

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

From this reading No prayer at the Y. M. C. A. meetings but had worried over their staggering folly.

the state of being absent

From this reading No revival but had flung its sulphur-soaked arrows at them—usually in their absence.

a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

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

From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading No revival but had flung its sulphur-soaked arrows at them—usually in their absence.

bewildering or striking dumb with wonder

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading No revival but had flung its sulphur-soaked arrows at them—usually in their absence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No revival but had flung its sulphur-soaked arrows at them—usually in their absence.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading No prayer at the Y. M. C. A. meetings but had worried over their staggering folly.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

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From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

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From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

select by a vote for an office or membership

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

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From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

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From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading No revival but had flung its sulphur-soaked arrows at them—usually in their absence.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading No prayer at the Y. M. C. A. meetings but had worried over their staggering folly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc.

From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

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

From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

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

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

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

From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

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

From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading No revival but had flung its sulphur-soaked arrows at them—usually in their absence.

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From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

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From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading No prayer at the Y. M. C. A. meetings but had worried over their staggering folly.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading No prayer at the Y. M. C. A. meetings but had worried over their staggering folly.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

not any; not one

From this reading No revival but had flung its sulphur-soaked arrows at them—usually in their absence.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

above and across; more than

From this reading No prayer at the Y. M. C. A. meetings but had worried over their staggering folly.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading No prayer at the Y. M. C. A. meetings but had worried over their staggering folly.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

professing to be qualified

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

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From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

bringing again into activity and prominence

From this reading No revival but had flung its sulphur-soaked arrows at them—usually in their absence.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

estrangement from god

From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading No prayer at the Y. M. C. A. meetings but had worried over their staggering folly.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

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From this reading No revival but had flung its sulphur-soaked arrows at them—usually in their absence.

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

From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

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

From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading No revival but had flung its sulphur-soaked arrows at them—usually in their absence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading No revival but had flung its sulphur-soaked arrows at them—usually in their absence.

being nine more than thirty

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

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

From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Now, Eddie Fislinger, like a prairie seraph, sped from room to room of the elect with the astounding news that Elmer had publicly professed religion, and that he had endured thirty-nine minutes of private adjuration on the train.

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

From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

under normal conditions

From this reading No revival but had flung its sulphur-soaked arrows at them—usually in their absence.

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

From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

at the time that

From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.

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

From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Elmer had been known to wince when President the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Quarles was especially gifted with messages at morning chapel, but Jim had held him firm in the faith of unfaith.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading No prayer at the Y. M. C. A. meetings but had worried over their staggering folly.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading No prayer at the Y. M. C. A. meetings but had worried over their staggering folly.

a late time of life

From this reading I FOR years the state of sin in which dwelt Elmer Gantry and Jim Lefferts had produced fascinated despair in the Christian hearts of Terwillinger College.