used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He was certainly aware of a stronger desire than he could altogether account for that Captain Filbert should not desert her post.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was certainly aware of a stronger desire than he could altogether account for that Captain Filbert should not desert her post.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading The compulsion which took Stephen Arnold to Crooked lane is hardly ours to examine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was certainly aware of a stronger desire than he could altogether account for that Captain Filbert should not desert her post.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He was certainly aware of a stronger desire than he could altogether account for that Captain Filbert should not desert her post.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He was certainly aware of a stronger desire than he could altogether account for that Captain Filbert should not desert her post.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
cloisteredadjectiveUS /ˈklɔɪstərd/
of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
compulsionnounUS /kəmˈpʌlʃən/
an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
From this reading The compulsion which took Stephen Arnold to Crooked lane is hardly ours to examine.
concessionsnounUS /kənˈseʃənz/
plural of “concession” — a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was certainly aware of a stronger desire than he could altogether account for that Captain Filbert should not desert her post.
CrookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading The compulsion which took Stephen Arnold to Crooked lane is hardly ours to examine.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading He was certainly aware of a stronger desire than he could altogether account for that Captain Filbert should not desert her post.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He was certainly aware of a stronger desire than he could altogether account for that Captain Filbert should not desert her post.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
envisagedverbUS /enˈvɪzɪdʒd/
past form of “envisage” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The compulsion which took Stephen Arnold to Crooked lane is hardly ours to examine.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
FilbertnounUS /ˈfɪlbərt/
small nut-bearing tree much grown in Europe
From this reading He was certainly aware of a stronger desire than he could altogether account for that Captain Filbert should not desert her post.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was certainly aware of a stronger desire than he could altogether account for that Captain Filbert should not desert her post.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
the act of departing
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
only a very short time before
From this reading The compulsion which took Stephen Arnold to Crooked lane is hardly ours to examine.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was certainly aware of a stronger desire than he could altogether account for that Captain Filbert should not desert her post.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
intrinsicallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtrɪnsɪkəli/
with respect to its inherent nature
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The compulsion which took Stephen Arnold to Crooked lane is hardly ours to examine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
a narrow way or road
From this reading The compulsion which took Stephen Arnold to Crooked lane is hardly ours to examine.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
engage in
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
MilitantadjectiveUS /ˈmɪlətənt/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
miragenounUS /mərˈɑːʒ/
an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
absolutely essential
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading The compulsion which took Stephen Arnold to Crooked lane is hardly ours to examine.
by chance
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading He was certainly aware of a stronger desire than he could altogether account for that Captain Filbert should not desert her post.
priestlyadjectiveUS /ˈpriːstli/
associated with the priesthood or priests
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was certainly aware of a stronger desire than he could altogether account for that Captain Filbert should not desert her post.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
spirituallyadverbUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəliː/
in a spiritual manner
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading The compulsion which took Stephen Arnold to Crooked lane is hardly ours to examine.
strapsnounUS /stræps/
plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was certainly aware of a stronger desire than he could altogether account for that Captain Filbert should not desert her post.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was certainly aware of a stronger desire than he could altogether account for that Captain Filbert should not desert her post.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was certainly aware of a stronger desire than he could altogether account for that Captain Filbert should not desert her post.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The compulsion which took Stephen Arnold to Crooked lane is hardly ours to examine.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The compulsion which took Stephen Arnold to Crooked lane is hardly ours to examine.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The compulsion which took Stephen Arnold to Crooked lane is hardly ours to examine.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
voyant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading It must have been strong, since going up to Mrs. Sand involved certain concessions, doubtless intrinsically trifling, but of exaggerated discomfort to the mind spiritually cloistered, whatever its other latitude.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The compulsion which took Stephen Arnold to Crooked lane is hardly ours to examine.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It is impossible to know how far Stephen envisaged the visit as a duty--the priestly horizon is perhaps not wholly free from mirage--or to what extent he confessed it an indulgence.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Among them was a distinctly necessary apology, difficult enough to make to a lady of rank so superior and authority so _voyant_ in the Church Militant, by a mere fighting soul without such straps and buttons as might compel recognition upon equal terms.
