adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
acceptverbUS /ækˈsept/
consider or hold as true
From this reading In fact, he spoke as one who meant what he was saying, and desired that his hearers should accept his meaning, fully confident in his good faith.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
BEauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
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From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
colouradjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading In fact, he spoke as one who meant what he was saying, and desired that his hearers should accept his meaning, fully confident in his good faith.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
DECLARESverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading In fact, he spoke as one who meant what he was saying, and desired that his hearers should accept his meaning, fully confident in his good faith.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, he spoke as one who meant what he was saying, and desired that his hearers should accept his meaning, fully confident in his good faith.
failverbUS /feɪl/
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading In fact, he spoke as one who meant what he was saying, and desired that his hearers should accept his meaning, fully confident in his good faith.
FATHERnounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading In fact, he spoke as one who meant what he was saying, and desired that his hearers should accept his meaning, fully confident in his good faith.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In fact, he spoke as one who meant what he was saying, and desired that his hearers should accept his meaning, fully confident in his good faith.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
HankynounUS /ˈhæŋki/
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading In fact, he spoke as one who meant what he was saying, and desired that his hearers should accept his meaning, fully confident in his good faith.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
HIMSELFpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In fact, he spoke as one who meant what he was saying, and desired that his hearers should accept his meaning, fully confident in his good faith.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In fact, he spoke as one who meant what he was saying, and desired that his hearers should accept his meaning, fully confident in his good faith.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
oratoricaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːrəkəl/
characteristic of an orator or oratory
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
robedadjectiveUS /roʊbd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading In fact, he spoke as one who meant what he was saying, and desired that his hearers should accept his meaning, fully confident in his good faith.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In fact, he spoke as one who meant what he was saying, and desired that his hearers should accept his meaning, fully confident in his good faith.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
staginessnoun
an artificial and mannered quality
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
SUNCHILD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
vestmentsnounUS /ˈvestments/
plural of “vestment” — gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His carriage was dignified, and the harsh lines on his face gave it a strong individuality, which, though it did not attract, conveyed an impression of power that could not fail to interest.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In fact, he spoke as one who meant what he was saying, and desired that his hearers should accept his meaning, fully confident in his good faith.
wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading He spoke clearly and very quietly, especially at the beginning; he used action whenever it could point his meaning, or give it life and colour, but there was no approach to staginess or even oratorical display.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FATHER DECLARES HIMSELF TO BE THE SUNCHILD Professor Hanky then went up into the pulpit, richly but soberly robed in vestments the exact nature of which I cannot determine.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In fact, he spoke as one who meant what he was saying, and desired that his hearers should accept his meaning, fully confident in his good faith.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As soon as he had given attention time to fix itself upon him, he began his sermon without text or preliminary matter of any kind, and apparently without notes.
