used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The success of Edward Irving, the popular minister of the National Scotch Church in London, was of a more mixed character.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The obliquity of his vision, his dialect, and peculiarly awkward gait and manner, created so much derision, that he left the stage for the pulpit, after about three months' probation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But he was turned out of his church, and treated as a madman, and he died an outcast heretic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Irving's sermons were not liked at first; and it was not until he was recognised by Dr. Chalmers that Irving became popular.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading The obliquity of his vision, his dialect, and peculiarly awkward gait and manner, created so much derision, that he left the stage for the pulpit, after about three months' probation.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Irving's sermons were not liked at first; and it was not until he was recognised by Dr. Chalmers that Irving became popular.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was turned out of his church, and treated as a madman, and he died an outcast heretic.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Irving's sermons were not liked at first; and it was not until he was recognised by Dr. Chalmers that Irving became popular.
Chalmers
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From this reading Irving's sermons were not liked at first; and it was not until he was recognised by Dr. Chalmers that Irving became popular.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The success of Edward Irving, the popular minister of the National Scotch Church in London, was of a more mixed character.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The success of Edward Irving, the popular minister of the National Scotch Church in London, was of a more mixed character.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The obliquity of his vision, his dialect, and peculiarly awkward gait and manner, created so much derision, that he left the stage for the pulpit, after about three months' probation.
derisionnounUS /dərˈɪʒən/
contemptuous laughter
From this reading The obliquity of his vision, his dialect, and peculiarly awkward gait and manner, created so much derision, that he left the stage for the pulpit, after about three months' probation.
dialectnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekt/
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
From this reading The obliquity of his vision, his dialect, and peculiarly awkward gait and manner, created so much derision, that he left the stage for the pulpit, after about three months' probation.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading But he was turned out of his church, and treated as a madman, and he died an outcast heretic.
Dr
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From this reading Irving's sermons were not liked at first; and it was not until he was recognised by Dr. Chalmers that Irving became popular.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading The success of Edward Irving, the popular minister of the National Scotch Church in London, was of a more mixed character.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
fifty-fiveadjective
being five more than fifty
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The obliquity of his vision, his dialect, and peculiarly awkward gait and manner, created so much derision, that he left the stage for the pulpit, after about three months' probation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The obliquity of his vision, his dialect, and peculiarly awkward gait and manner, created so much derision, that he left the stage for the pulpit, after about three months' probation.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
hereticnounUS /ˈherətɪk/
a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading But he was turned out of his church, and treated as a madman, and he died an outcast heretic.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The obliquity of his vision, his dialect, and peculiarly awkward gait and manner, created so much derision, that he left the stage for the pulpit, after about three months' probation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The success of Edward Irving, the popular minister of the National Scotch Church in London, was of a more mixed character.
IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading The success of Edward Irving, the popular minister of the National Scotch Church in London, was of a more mixed character.
Irving'snounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋz/
possessive form of “irving” — United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading Irving's sermons were not liked at first; and it was not until he was recognised by Dr. Chalmers that Irving became popular.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
Kirkaldy
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From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The obliquity of his vision, his dialect, and peculiarly awkward gait and manner, created so much derision, that he left the stage for the pulpit, after about three months' probation.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Irving's sermons were not liked at first; and it was not until he was recognised by Dr. Chalmers that Irving became popular.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The success of Edward Irving, the popular minister of the National Scotch Church in London, was of a more mixed character.
madmannounUS /ˈmædmæn/
an insane person
From this reading But he was turned out of his church, and treated as a madman, and he died an outcast heretic.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The obliquity of his vision, his dialect, and peculiarly awkward gait and manner, created so much derision, that he left the stage for the pulpit, after about three months' probation.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The success of Edward Irving, the popular minister of the National Scotch Church in London, was of a more mixed character.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The success of Edward Irving, the popular minister of the National Scotch Church in London, was of a more mixed character.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The obliquity of his vision, his dialect, and peculiarly awkward gait and manner, created so much derision, that he left the stage for the pulpit, after about three months' probation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The success of Edward Irving, the popular minister of the National Scotch Church in London, was of a more mixed character.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The obliquity of his vision, his dialect, and peculiarly awkward gait and manner, created so much derision, that he left the stage for the pulpit, after about three months' probation.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading The success of Edward Irving, the popular minister of the National Scotch Church in London, was of a more mixed character.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Irving's sermons were not liked at first; and it was not until he was recognised by Dr. Chalmers that Irving became popular.
obliquitynoun
the presentation during labor of the head of the fetus at an abnormal angle
From this reading The obliquity of his vision, his dialect, and peculiarly awkward gait and manner, created so much derision, that he left the stage for the pulpit, after about three months' probation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The success of Edward Irving, the popular minister of the National Scotch Church in London, was of a more mixed character.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But he was turned out of his church, and treated as a madman, and he died an outcast heretic.
outcastnounUS /ˈaʊtkæst/
a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading But he was turned out of his church, and treated as a madman, and he died an outcast heretic.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading The obliquity of his vision, his dialect, and peculiarly awkward gait and manner, created so much derision, that he left the stage for the pulpit, after about three months' probation.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The success of Edward Irving, the popular minister of the National Scotch Church in London, was of a more mixed character.
probationnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
From this reading The obliquity of his vision, his dialect, and peculiarly awkward gait and manner, created so much derision, that he left the stage for the pulpit, after about three months' probation.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading The obliquity of his vision, his dialect, and peculiarly awkward gait and manner, created so much derision, that he left the stage for the pulpit, after about three months' probation.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Irving's sermons were not liked at first; and it was not until he was recognised by Dr. Chalmers that Irving became popular.
Ryder's
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From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading The success of Edward Irving, the popular minister of the National Scotch Church in London, was of a more mixed character.
sermonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Irving's sermons were not liked at first; and it was not until he was recognised by Dr. Chalmers that Irving became popular.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The obliquity of his vision, his dialect, and peculiarly awkward gait and manner, created so much derision, that he left the stage for the pulpit, after about three months' probation.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The success of Edward Irving, the popular minister of the National Scotch Church in London, was of a more mixed character.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The success of Edward Irving, the popular minister of the National Scotch Church in London, was of a more mixed character.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The obliquity of his vision, his dialect, and peculiarly awkward gait and manner, created so much derision, that he left the stage for the pulpit, after about three months' probation.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading But he was turned out of his church, and treated as a madman, and he died an outcast heretic.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But he was turned out of his church, and treated as a madman, and he died an outcast heretic.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Irving's sermons were not liked at first; and it was not until he was recognised by Dr. Chalmers that Irving became popular.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The obliquity of his vision, his dialect, and peculiarly awkward gait and manner, created so much derision, that he left the stage for the pulpit, after about three months' probation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The success of Edward Irving, the popular minister of the National Scotch Church in London, was of a more mixed character.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Irving's sermons were not liked at first; and it was not until he was recognised by Dr. Chalmers that Irving became popular.
a late time of life
From this reading It is stated, upon good authority, that he first chose the stage as a profession, and acted in Ryder's company, in Kirkaldy, a few miles from Edinburgh, about fifty-five years since.
