used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Signor Elvi, whether a Christian or not, went to church with the family, apparently as a matter of course.
AfflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading Mary and Selina stole a glance at one another when the text of the sermon was given out: “Affliction worketh patience; and patience experience; and experience hope.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mary and Selina stole a glance at one another when the text of the sermon was given out: “Affliction worketh patience; and patience experience; and experience hope.”
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Mary and Selina stole a glance at one another when the text of the sermon was given out: “Affliction worketh patience; and patience experience; and experience hope.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
from appearances alone
From this reading Signor Elvi, whether a Christian or not, went to church with the family, apparently as a matter of course.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Signor Elvi, whether a Christian or not, went to church with the family, apparently as a matter of course.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mary and Selina stole a glance at one another when the text of the sermon was given out: “Affliction worketh patience; and patience experience; and experience hope.”
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Signor Elvi, whether a Christian or not, went to church with the family, apparently as a matter of course.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Signor Elvi, whether a Christian or not, went to church with the family, apparently as a matter of course.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Signor Elvi, whether a Christian or not, went to church with the family, apparently as a matter of course.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day was Sunday.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
DeparturesnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃərz/
plural of “departure” — the act of departing
From this reading Departures.
Elvi
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From this reading Signor Elvi, whether a Christian or not, went to church with the family, apparently as a matter of course.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Mary and Selina stole a glance at one another when the text of the sermon was given out: “Affliction worketh patience; and patience experience; and experience hope.”
a social unit living together
From this reading Signor Elvi, whether a Christian or not, went to church with the family, apparently as a matter of course.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Mary and Selina stole a glance at one another when the text of the sermon was given out: “Affliction worketh patience; and patience experience; and experience hope.”
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Mary and Selina stole a glance at one another when the text of the sermon was given out: “Affliction worketh patience; and patience experience; and experience hope.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Mary and Selina stole a glance at one another when the text of the sermon was given out: “Affliction worketh patience; and patience experience; and experience hope.”
How
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From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary and Selina stole a glance at one another when the text of the sermon was given out: “Affliction worketh patience; and patience experience; and experience hope.”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Signor Elvi, whether a Christian or not, went to church with the family, apparently as a matter of course.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day was Sunday.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Signor Elvi, whether a Christian or not, went to church with the family, apparently as a matter of course.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Signor Elvi, whether a Christian or not, went to church with the family, apparently as a matter of course.
many times at short intervals
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mary and Selina stole a glance at one another when the text of the sermon was given out: “Affliction worketh patience; and patience experience; and experience hope.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Signor Elvi, whether a Christian or not, went to church with the family, apparently as a matter of course.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mary and Selina stole a glance at one another when the text of the sermon was given out: “Affliction worketh patience; and patience experience; and experience hope.”
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Mary and Selina stole a glance at one another when the text of the sermon was given out: “Affliction worketh patience; and patience experience; and experience hope.”
Selina
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From this reading Mary and Selina stole a glance at one another when the text of the sermon was given out: “Affliction worketh patience; and patience experience; and experience hope.”
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Mary and Selina stole a glance at one another when the text of the sermon was given out: “Affliction worketh patience; and patience experience; and experience hope.”
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading Signor Elvi, whether a Christian or not, went to church with the family, apparently as a matter of course.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Mary and Selina stole a glance at one another when the text of the sermon was given out: “Affliction worketh patience; and patience experience; and experience hope.”
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The next day was Sunday.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Mary and Selina stole a glance at one another when the text of the sermon was given out: “Affliction worketh patience; and patience experience; and experience hope.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day was Sunday.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Signor Elvi, whether a Christian or not, went to church with the family, apparently as a matter of course.
create by training and teaching
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day was Sunday.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Signor Elvi, whether a Christian or not, went to church with the family, apparently as a matter of course.
at the time that
From this reading Mary and Selina stole a glance at one another when the text of the sermon was given out: “Affliction worketh patience; and patience experience; and experience hope.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Signor Elvi, whether a Christian or not, went to church with the family, apparently as a matter of course.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Signor Elvi, whether a Christian or not, went to church with the family, apparently as a matter of course.
worketh
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From this reading Mary and Selina stole a glance at one another when the text of the sermon was given out: “Affliction worketh patience; and patience experience; and experience hope.”
but in spite of that
From this reading How often it happens, that when the attention has been fixed on any idea or feeling, or train of ideas and feelings, some circumstance, or a great variety of circumstances, happens to illustrate or impress yet more deeply the subject of our thought!
