used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “_The spiritual life is not an elaborate system, but a divine life--not a book of Leviticus, but a Gospel of St. John._” --Bishop Walsuam How.
adherentsnounUS /ædˈhɪrənts/
plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “_The spiritual life is not an elaborate system, but a divine life--not a book of Leviticus, but a Gospel of St. John._” --Bishop Walsuam How.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading “What on earth induced them to attack Bishop Swinfield’s monument?” exclaimed Gabriel, genuinely vexed to see that the old Bishop’s effigy had been literally hacked to pieces.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It shall be reported to Sir William Waller,” said the major; “but in truth ’tis very hard to prevent the men from being stirred up and led into mischief by these fanatic preachers.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “It shall be reported to Sir William Waller,” said the major; “but in truth ’tis very hard to prevent the men from being stirred up and led into mischief by these fanatic preachers.”
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading “_The spiritual life is not an elaborate system, but a divine life--not a book of Leviticus, but a Gospel of St. John._” --Bishop Walsuam How.
Bishop'snounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading “What on earth induced them to attack Bishop Swinfield’s monument?” exclaimed Gabriel, genuinely vexed to see that the old Bishop’s effigy had been literally hacked to pieces.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading “_The spiritual life is not an elaborate system, but a divine life--not a book of Leviticus, but a Gospel of St. John._” --Bishop Walsuam How.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “_The spiritual life is not an elaborate system, but a divine life--not a book of Leviticus, but a Gospel of St. John._” --Bishop Walsuam How.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
clearin
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From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
despondentlyadverb
with desperation
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
emanating from God
From this reading “_The spiritual life is not an elaborate system, but a divine life--not a book of Leviticus, but a Gospel of St. John._” --Bishop Walsuam How.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “What on earth induced them to attack Bishop Swinfield’s monument?” exclaimed Gabriel, genuinely vexed to see that the old Bishop’s effigy had been literally hacked to pieces.
effigynounUS /ˈefɪdʒi/
a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)
From this reading “What on earth induced them to attack Bishop Swinfield’s monument?” exclaimed Gabriel, genuinely vexed to see that the old Bishop’s effigy had been literally hacked to pieces.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading “_The spiritual life is not an elaborate system, but a divine life--not a book of Leviticus, but a Gospel of St. John._” --Bishop Walsuam How.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “What on earth induced them to attack Bishop Swinfield’s monument?” exclaimed Gabriel, genuinely vexed to see that the old Bishop’s effigy had been literally hacked to pieces.
communicated in words
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
fanaticnounUS /fəˈnætɪk/
a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
From this reading “It shall be reported to Sir William Waller,” said the major; “but in truth ’tis very hard to prevent the men from being stirred up and led into mischief by these fanatic preachers.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “It shall be reported to Sir William Waller,” said the major; “but in truth ’tis very hard to prevent the men from being stirred up and led into mischief by these fanatic preachers.”
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
genuinelyadverbUS /ˈdʒenjəwənli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “What on earth induced them to attack Bishop Swinfield’s monument?” exclaimed Gabriel, genuinely vexed to see that the old Bishop’s effigy had been literally hacked to pieces.
a quick look
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
GospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading “_The spiritual life is not an elaborate system, but a divine life--not a book of Leviticus, but a Gospel of St. John._” --Bishop Walsuam How.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
hackedverbUS /hækt/
past form of “hack” — cut with a hacking tool
From this reading “What on earth induced them to attack Bishop Swinfield’s monument?” exclaimed Gabriel, genuinely vexed to see that the old Bishop’s effigy had been literally hacked to pieces.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “It shall be reported to Sir William Waller,” said the major; “but in truth ’tis very hard to prevent the men from being stirred up and led into mischief by these fanatic preachers.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
Hilary
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From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
How
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From this reading “_The spiritual life is not an elaborate system, but a divine life--not a book of Leviticus, but a Gospel of St. John._” --Bishop Walsuam How.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading “What on earth induced them to attack Bishop Swinfield’s monument?” exclaimed Gabriel, genuinely vexed to see that the old Bishop’s effigy had been literally hacked to pieces.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “_The spiritual life is not an elaborate system, but a divine life--not a book of Leviticus, but a Gospel of St. John._” --Bishop Walsuam How.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “_The spiritual life is not an elaborate system, but a divine life--not a book of Leviticus, but a Gospel of St. John._” --Bishop Walsuam How.
immediately past
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading “It shall be reported to Sir William Waller,” said the major; “but in truth ’tis very hard to prevent the men from being stirred up and led into mischief by these fanatic preachers.”
LeviticusnounUS /ləˈvɪtəkəs/
the third book of the Old Testament; contains Levitical law and ritual precedents
From this reading “_The spiritual life is not an elaborate system, but a divine life--not a book of Leviticus, but a Gospel of St. John._” --Bishop Walsuam How.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “_The spiritual life is not an elaborate system, but a divine life--not a book of Leviticus, but a Gospel of St. John._” --Bishop Walsuam How.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading “What on earth induced them to attack Bishop Swinfield’s monument?” exclaimed Gabriel, genuinely vexed to see that the old Bishop’s effigy had been literally hacked to pieces.
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
the force of workers available
From this reading “It shall be reported to Sir William Waller,” said the major; “but in truth ’tis very hard to prevent the men from being stirred up and led into mischief by these fanatic preachers.”
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading “What on earth induced them to attack Bishop Swinfield’s monument?” exclaimed Gabriel, genuinely vexed to see that the old Bishop’s effigy had been literally hacked to pieces.
mort
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From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
not any; not one
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
north-eastadverbUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
to, toward, or in the northeast
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
north-westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “_The spiritual life is not an elaborate system, but a divine life--not a book of Leviticus, but a Gospel of St. John._” --Bishop Walsuam How.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “_The spiritual life is not an elaborate system, but a divine life--not a book of Leviticus, but a Gospel of St. John._” --Bishop Walsuam How.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “What on earth induced them to attack Bishop Swinfield’s monument?” exclaimed Gabriel, genuinely vexed to see that the old Bishop’s effigy had been literally hacked to pieces.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “What on earth induced them to attack Bishop Swinfield’s monument?” exclaimed Gabriel, genuinely vexed to see that the old Bishop’s effigy had been literally hacked to pieces.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
pacifying
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From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading “What on earth induced them to attack Bishop Swinfield’s monument?” exclaimed Gabriel, genuinely vexed to see that the old Bishop’s effigy had been literally hacked to pieces.
preachersnounUS /ˈpriːtʃərz/
plural of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading “It shall be reported to Sir William Waller,” said the major; “but in truth ’tis very hard to prevent the men from being stirred up and led into mischief by these fanatic preachers.”
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading “It shall be reported to Sir William Waller,” said the major; “but in truth ’tis very hard to prevent the men from being stirred up and led into mischief by these fanatic preachers.”
the possibility of future success
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
puco
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From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading “It shall be reported to Sir William Waller,” said the major; “but in truth ’tis very hard to prevent the men from being stirred up and led into mischief by these fanatic preachers.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It shall be reported to Sir William Waller,” said the major; “but in truth ’tis very hard to prevent the men from being stirred up and led into mischief by these fanatic preachers.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “It shall be reported to Sir William Waller,” said the major; “but in truth ’tis very hard to prevent the men from being stirred up and led into mischief by these fanatic preachers.”
term of address for a man
From this reading “It shall be reported to Sir William Waller,” said the major; “but in truth ’tis very hard to prevent the men from being stirred up and led into mischief by these fanatic preachers.”
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading “_The spiritual life is not an elaborate system, but a divine life--not a book of Leviticus, but a Gospel of St. John._” --Bishop Walsuam How.
St
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From this reading “_The spiritual life is not an elaborate system, but a divine life--not a book of Leviticus, but a Gospel of St. John._” --Bishop Walsuam How.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading “It shall be reported to Sir William Waller,” said the major; “but in truth ’tis very hard to prevent the men from being stirred up and led into mischief by these fanatic preachers.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
Swinfield's
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From this reading “What on earth induced them to attack Bishop Swinfield’s monument?” exclaimed Gabriel, genuinely vexed to see that the old Bishop’s effigy had been literally hacked to pieces.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading “_The spiritual life is not an elaborate system, but a divine life--not a book of Leviticus, but a Gospel of St. John._” --Bishop Walsuam How.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What on earth induced them to attack Bishop Swinfield’s monument?” exclaimed Gabriel, genuinely vexed to see that the old Bishop’s effigy had been literally hacked to pieces.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_The spiritual life is not an elaborate system, but a divine life--not a book of Leviticus, but a Gospel of St. John._” --Bishop Walsuam How.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “What on earth induced them to attack Bishop Swinfield’s monument?” exclaimed Gabriel, genuinely vexed to see that the old Bishop’s effigy had been literally hacked to pieces.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “It shall be reported to Sir William Waller,” said the major; “but in truth ’tis very hard to prevent the men from being stirred up and led into mischief by these fanatic preachers.”
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading “It shall be reported to Sir William Waller,” said the major; “but in truth ’tis very hard to prevent the men from being stirred up and led into mischief by these fanatic preachers.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
a just detectable amount
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
transeptnoun
structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “It shall be reported to Sir William Waller,” said the major; “but in truth ’tis very hard to prevent the men from being stirred up and led into mischief by these fanatic preachers.”
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
vergers
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From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
precisely as stated
From this reading “It shall be reported to Sir William Waller,” said the major; “but in truth ’tis very hard to prevent the men from being stirred up and led into mischief by these fanatic preachers.”
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading “What on earth induced them to attack Bishop Swinfield’s monument?” exclaimed Gabriel, genuinely vexed to see that the old Bishop’s effigy had been literally hacked to pieces.
Waghorn
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From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
WallernounUS /ˈwɔːlər/
United States jazz musician (1904-1943)
From this reading “It shall be reported to Sir William Waller,” said the major; “but in truth ’tis very hard to prevent the men from being stirred up and led into mischief by these fanatic preachers.”
Walsuam
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From this reading “_The spiritual life is not an elaborate system, but a divine life--not a book of Leviticus, but a Gospel of St. John._” --Bishop Walsuam How.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What on earth induced them to attack Bishop Swinfield’s monument?” exclaimed Gabriel, genuinely vexed to see that the old Bishop’s effigy had been literally hacked to pieces.
at the time that
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading When Gabriel had watched the last glimpse of the pale puco gown as Hilary turned the north-west corner of the cathedral, he went despondently enough into the building itself to see whether any mischief had been done by Waghorn and his adherents.
which person or people
From this reading At first he could see no slightest trace of damage, but in the north-east transept he encountered Major Locke, pacifying one of the vergers who seemed much concerned at the prospect of “such a mort o’ clearin’ up,” as he expressed it.
William
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From this reading “It shall be reported to Sir William Waller,” said the major; “but in truth ’tis very hard to prevent the men from being stirred up and led into mischief by these fanatic preachers.”
