Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Mr. Fuller's main bent of practical thought was how to make his position in the church as far as possible from a sinecure.

(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 If the church was a reality at all, if it represented a vital body, every portion of it ought to be instinct with life.

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

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Mr. Fuller's main bent of practical thought was how to make his position in the church as far as possible from a sinecure.

an appraisal of the state of affairs

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If the church was a reality at all, if it represented a vital body, every portion of it ought to be instinct with life.

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

From this reading If the church was a reality at all, if it represented a vital body, every portion of it ought to be instinct with life.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Mr. Fuller's main bent of practical thought was how to make his position in the church as far as possible from a sinecure.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading If the church was a reality at all, if it represented a vital body, every portion of it ought to be instinct with life.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

plural of “cell” — any small compartment

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

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

From this reading FULLER IN HIS CHURCH.

demanding attention

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading If the church was a reality at all, if it represented a vital body, every portion of it ought to be instinct with life.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Mr. Fuller's main bent of practical thought was how to make his position in the church as far as possible from a sinecure.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Fuller's main bent of practical thought was how to make his position in the church as far as possible from a sinecure.

United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading FULLER IN HIS CHURCH.

possessive form of “fuller” — United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading Mr. Fuller's main bent of practical thought was how to make his position in the church as far as possible from a sinecure.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading FULLER IN HIS CHURCH.

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From this reading Mr. Fuller's main bent of practical thought was how to make his position in the church as far as possible from a sinecure.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the church was a reality at all, if it represented a vital body, every portion of it ought to be instinct with life.

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

From this reading FULLER IN HIS CHURCH.

(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading If the church was a reality at all, if it represented a vital body, every portion of it ought to be instinct with life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If the church was a reality at all, if it represented a vital body, every portion of it ought to be instinct with life.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading If the church was a reality at all, if it represented a vital body, every portion of it ought to be instinct with life.

most important element

From this reading Mr. Fuller's main bent of practical thought was how to make his position in the church as far as possible from a sinecure.

engage in

From this reading Mr. Fuller's main bent of practical thought was how to make his position in the church as far as possible from a sinecure.

the force of workers available

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

not any; not one

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Fuller's main bent of practical thought was how to make his position in the church as far as possible from a sinecure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading If the church was a reality at all, if it represented a vital body, every portion of it ought to be instinct with life.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

of or relating to physiological processes; with respect to physiology

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading If the church was a reality at all, if it represented a vital body, every portion of it ought to be instinct with life.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Mr. Fuller's main bent of practical thought was how to make his position in the church as far as possible from a sinecure.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Mr. Fuller's main bent of practical thought was how to make his position in the church as far as possible from a sinecure.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Mr. Fuller's main bent of practical thought was how to make his position in the church as far as possible from a sinecure.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading If the church was a reality at all, if it represented a vital body, every portion of it ought to be instinct with life.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading If the church was a reality at all, if it represented a vital body, every portion of it ought to be instinct with life.

plural of “response” — a result

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

a benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached

From this reading Mr. Fuller's main bent of practical thought was how to make his position in the church as far as possible from a sinecure.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

express in speech

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

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

From this reading Mr. Fuller's main bent of practical thought was how to make his position in the church as far as possible from a sinecure.

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

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Mr. Fuller's main bent of practical thought was how to make his position in the church as far as possible from a sinecure.

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

From this reading Mr. Fuller's main bent of practical thought was how to make his position in the church as far as possible from a sinecure.

the act of using

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading If the church was a reality at all, if it represented a vital body, every portion of it ought to be instinct with life.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mr. Fuller's main bent of practical thought was how to make his position in the church as far as possible from a sinecure.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

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

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If the church was a reality at all, if it represented a vital body, every portion of it ought to be instinct with life.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

plural of “worshiper” — someone who admires too much to recognize faults

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet here was one of its cells, to speak physiologically, all but inactive--a huge building of no use all the week, and on Sundays filled with organ sounds, a few responses from a sprinkling of most indifferent worshipers, and his own voice reading prayers and crying "with sick assay" sometimes--to move those few to be better men and women than they were.