used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The deacon went about and dropped disparaging remarks about Mr. Fenwick, but they did not bear fruit.
(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 From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BACK IN BAYPORT In Bayport, things were moving on as usual.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BACK IN BAYPORT In Bayport, things were moving on as usual.
BAYPORT
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From this reading BACK IN BAYPORT In Bayport, things were moving on as usual.
have
From this reading The deacon went about and dropped disparaging remarks about Mr. Fenwick, but they did not bear fruit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading To his chagrin, he found that very few cared for a change.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading To his chagrin, he found that very few cared for a change.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading To his chagrin, he found that very few cared for a change.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
CraneverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
DeaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The deacon went about and dropped disparaging remarks about Mr. Fenwick, but they did not bear fruit.
disparagingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪdʒɪŋ/
expressive of low opinion
From this reading The deacon went about and dropped disparaging remarks about Mr. Fenwick, but they did not bear fruit.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The deacon went about and dropped disparaging remarks about Mr. Fenwick, but they did not bear fruit.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
Fenwick
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From this reading From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
set up or found
From this reading To his chagrin, he found that very few cared for a change.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading The deacon went about and dropped disparaging remarks about Mr. Fenwick, but they did not bear fruit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To his chagrin, he found that very few cared for a change.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BACK IN BAYPORT In Bayport, things were moving on as usual.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
malcontentsnounUS /ˌmælkənˈtents/
plural of “malcontent” — a person who is discontented or disgusted
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
minoritynounUS /maɪˈnɔːrəti/
a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part
From this reading From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
in motion
From this reading BACK IN BAYPORT In Bayport, things were moving on as usual.
a form of address for a man
From this reading From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
officiatedverbUS /əˈfɪʃieɪtəd/
past form of “officiate” — act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding
From this reading From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BACK IN BAYPORT In Bayport, things were moving on as usual.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The deacon went about and dropped disparaging remarks about Mr. Fenwick, but they did not bear fruit.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To his chagrin, he found that very few cared for a change.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The deacon went about and dropped disparaging remarks about Mr. Fenwick, but they did not bear fruit.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading BACK IN BAYPORT In Bayport, things were moving on as usual.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
unemployedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnemˈplɔɪd/
not engaged in a gainful occupation
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading BACK IN BAYPORT In Bayport, things were moving on as usual.
precisely as stated
From this reading To his chagrin, he found that very few cared for a change.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading From week to week the Rev. Mr. Fenwick appeared in the pulpit of the village church, and officiated to the satisfaction of all but a small minority of the parish.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The deacon went about and dropped disparaging remarks about Mr. Fenwick, but they did not bear fruit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BACK IN BAYPORT In Bayport, things were moving on as usual.
which person or people
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
but in spite of that
From this reading For there were a few malcontents, headed by Deacon Crane, who had not yet lost the hope of seeing the pulpit filled by his cousin, who, not being popular, had been unemployed more than half the time during the past year.
