used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading According to Martens's prediction, Dean Sparre had been made a bishop.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to Martens's prediction, Dean Sparre had been made a bishop.
(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 But from the moment Dean Sparre mounted the vacant seat, all friction ceased, and everything went on evenly and smoothly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was like covering the hammers of an old piano with new felt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His predecessor in office had been a strict and haughty prelate, and there was, therefore, no little disturbance in the camp when he departed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading According to Martens's prediction, Dean Sparre had been made a bishop.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading According to Martens's prediction, Dean Sparre had been made a bishop.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But from the moment Dean Sparre mounted the vacant seat, all friction ceased, and everything went on evenly and smoothly.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading His predecessor in office had been a strict and haughty prelate, and there was, therefore, no little disturbance in the camp when he departed.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading But from the moment Dean Sparre mounted the vacant seat, all friction ceased, and everything went on evenly and smoothly.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading It was like covering the hammers of an old piano with new felt.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading According to Martens's prediction, Dean Sparre had been made a bishop.
well in the past; former
From this reading His predecessor in office had been a strict and haughty prelate, and there was, therefore, no little disturbance in the camp when he departed.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading His predecessor in office had been a strict and haughty prelate, and there was, therefore, no little disturbance in the camp when he departed.
evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading But from the moment Dean Sparre mounted the vacant seat, all friction ceased, and everything went on evenly and smoothly.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But from the moment Dean Sparre mounted the vacant seat, all friction ceased, and everything went on evenly and smoothly.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was like covering the hammers of an old piano with new felt.
frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading But from the moment Dean Sparre mounted the vacant seat, all friction ceased, and everything went on evenly and smoothly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But from the moment Dean Sparre mounted the vacant seat, all friction ceased, and everything went on evenly and smoothly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading According to Martens's prediction, Dean Sparre had been made a bishop.
hammersnounUS /ˈhæmərz/
plural of “hammer” — the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading It was like covering the hammers of an old piano with new felt.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading His predecessor in office had been a strict and haughty prelate, and there was, therefore, no little disturbance in the camp when he departed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His predecessor in office had been a strict and haughty prelate, and there was, therefore, no little disturbance in the camp when he departed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His predecessor in office had been a strict and haughty prelate, and there was, therefore, no little disturbance in the camp when he departed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His predecessor in office had been a strict and haughty prelate, and there was, therefore, no little disturbance in the camp when he departed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like covering the hammers of an old piano with new felt.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like covering the hammers of an old piano with new felt.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His predecessor in office had been a strict and haughty prelate, and there was, therefore, no little disturbance in the camp when he departed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading According to Martens's prediction, Dean Sparre had been made a bishop.
Martens's
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From this reading According to Martens's prediction, Dean Sparre had been made a bishop.
a particular point in time
From this reading But from the moment Dean Sparre mounted the vacant seat, all friction ceased, and everything went on evenly and smoothly.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading But from the moment Dean Sparre mounted the vacant seat, all friction ceased, and everything went on evenly and smoothly.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was like covering the hammers of an old piano with new felt.
not any; not one
From this reading His predecessor in office had been a strict and haughty prelate, and there was, therefore, no little disturbance in the camp when he departed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was like covering the hammers of an old piano with new felt.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading His predecessor in office had been a strict and haughty prelate, and there was, therefore, no little disturbance in the camp when he departed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was like covering the hammers of an old piano with new felt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But from the moment Dean Sparre mounted the vacant seat, all friction ceased, and everything went on evenly and smoothly.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Thus passed six years.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading It was like covering the hammers of an old piano with new felt.
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading His predecessor in office had been a strict and haughty prelate, and there was, therefore, no little disturbance in the camp when he departed.
predictionnounUS /priˈdɪkʃən/
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading According to Martens's prediction, Dean Sparre had been made a bishop.
prelatenounUS /ˈprelɪt/
a senior clergyman and dignitary
From this reading His predecessor in office had been a strict and haughty prelate, and there was, therefore, no little disturbance in the camp when he departed.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading But from the moment Dean Sparre mounted the vacant seat, all friction ceased, and everything went on evenly and smoothly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Thus passed six years.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading But from the moment Dean Sparre mounted the vacant seat, all friction ceased, and everything went on evenly and smoothly.
Sparre
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From this reading According to Martens's prediction, Dean Sparre had been made a bishop.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading His predecessor in office had been a strict and haughty prelate, and there was, therefore, no little disturbance in the camp when he departed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His predecessor in office had been a strict and haughty prelate, and there was, therefore, no little disturbance in the camp when he departed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His predecessor in office had been a strict and haughty prelate, and there was, therefore, no little disturbance in the camp when he departed.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading His predecessor in office had been a strict and haughty prelate, and there was, therefore, no little disturbance in the camp when he departed.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus passed six years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading According to Martens's prediction, Dean Sparre had been made a bishop.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading But from the moment Dean Sparre mounted the vacant seat, all friction ceased, and everything went on evenly and smoothly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His predecessor in office had been a strict and haughty prelate, and there was, therefore, no little disturbance in the camp when he departed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But from the moment Dean Sparre mounted the vacant seat, all friction ceased, and everything went on evenly and smoothly.
at the time that
From this reading His predecessor in office had been a strict and haughty prelate, and there was, therefore, no little disturbance in the camp when he departed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was like covering the hammers of an old piano with new felt.
a late time of life
From this reading Thus passed six years.
