Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "What's all this about young Molyneux?"

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Both men were fairly advanced in years and old for their age, for they had both worked hard and constantly for many years on the mission.

how long something has existed

From this reading Both men were fairly advanced in years and old for their age, for they had both worked hard and constantly for many years on the mission.

(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 "What's all this about young Molyneux?"

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

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

From this reading THE CONDEMNATION OF MARK Two excellent and cheerful old persons were engaged in conversation on the subject of Father Molyneux.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both men were fairly advanced in years and old for their age, for they had both worked hard and constantly for many years on the mission.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading THE CONDEMNATION OF MARK Two excellent and cheerful old persons were engaged in conversation on the subject of Father Molyneux.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

From this reading THE CONDEMNATION OF MARK Two excellent and cheerful old persons were engaged in conversation on the subject of Father Molyneux.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Both men were fairly advanced in years and old for their age, for they had both worked hard and constantly for many years on the mission.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading THE CONDEMNATION OF MARK Two excellent and cheerful old persons were engaged in conversation on the subject of Father Molyneux.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading THE CONDEMNATION OF MARK Two excellent and cheerful old persons were engaged in conversation on the subject of Father Molyneux.

divisible by two

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading THE CONDEMNATION OF MARK Two excellent and cheerful old persons were engaged in conversation on the subject of Father Molyneux.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Both men were fairly advanced in years and old for their age, for they had both worked hard and constantly for many years on the mission.

past form of “fast” — abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THE CONDEMNATION OF MARK Two excellent and cheerful old persons were engaged in conversation on the subject of Father Molyneux.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Both men were fairly advanced in years and old for their age, for they had both worked hard and constantly for many years on the mission.

many times at short intervals

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

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

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Both men were fairly advanced in years and old for their age, for they had both worked hard and constantly for many years on the mission.

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

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

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

From this reading THE CONDEMNATION OF MARK Two excellent and cheerful old persons were engaged in conversation on the subject of Father Molyneux.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Both men were fairly advanced in years and old for their age, for they had both worked hard and constantly for many years on the mission.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading THE CONDEMNATION OF MARK Two excellent and cheerful old persons were engaged in conversation on the subject of Father Molyneux.

possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

the force of workers available

From this reading Both men were fairly advanced in years and old for their age, for they had both worked hard and constantly for many years on the mission.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Both men were fairly advanced in years and old for their age, for they had both worked hard and constantly for many years on the mission.

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

From this reading THE CONDEMNATION OF MARK Two excellent and cheerful old persons were engaged in conversation on the subject of Father Molyneux.

(Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

according to the clock

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CONDEMNATION OF MARK Two excellent and cheerful old persons were engaged in conversation on the subject of Father Molyneux.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE CONDEMNATION OF MARK Two excellent and cheerful old persons were engaged in conversation on the subject of Father Molyneux.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CONDEMNATION OF MARK Two excellent and cheerful old persons were engaged in conversation on the subject of Father Molyneux.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading THE CONDEMNATION OF MARK Two excellent and cheerful old persons were engaged in conversation on the subject of Father Molyneux.

proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

with speed

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

Identical; not different.

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading THE CONDEMNATION OF MARK Two excellent and cheerful old persons were engaged in conversation on the subject of Father Molyneux.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

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

From this reading THE CONDEMNATION OF MARK Two excellent and cheerful old persons were engaged in conversation on the subject of Father Molyneux.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Both men were fairly advanced in years and old for their age, for they had both worked hard and constantly for many years on the mission.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Both men were fairly advanced in years and old for their age, for they had both worked hard and constantly for many years on the mission.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "What's all this about young Molyneux?"

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

up to a particular time

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

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

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE CONDEMNATION OF MARK Two excellent and cheerful old persons were engaged in conversation on the subject of Father Molyneux.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

under normal conditions

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

marked by diversity or difference

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

(Roman Catholic Church) an administrative deputy who assists a bishop

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE CONDEMNATION OF MARK Two excellent and cheerful old persons were engaged in conversation on the subject of Father Molyneux.

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

From this reading "What's all this about young Molyneux?"

at the time that

From this reading The Vicar-General of the diocese, a Monsignor of the higher, or pontifical rank, had called to see the Rector of Mark's church, and had already rapidly discussed other matters of varying importance when he said, leaning back in an old and faded leather chair:

in the company of; together with

From this reading They had to be up early and to bed late, with the short night frequently interrupted by sick calls, and on a Sunday morning they had always fasted till one o'clock, and usually preached two or even three times on the same day.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Both men were fairly advanced in years and old for their age, for they had both worked hard and constantly for many years on the mission.

a late time of life

From this reading Both men were fairly advanced in years and old for their age, for they had both worked hard and constantly for many years on the mission.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "What's all this about young Molyneux?"