used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN the mean time, in the spacious chamber assigned to the clergyman, a terrible conflict was raging.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading IN the mean time, in the spacious chamber assigned to the clergyman, a terrible conflict was raging.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading "Deliver me from this terrible burden.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading IN the mean time, in the spacious chamber assigned to the clergyman, a terrible conflict was raging.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading IN the mean time, in the spacious chamber assigned to the clergyman, a terrible conflict was raging.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading IN the mean time, in the spacious chamber assigned to the clergyman, a terrible conflict was raging.
DeliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading "Deliver me from this terrible burden.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
ejaculated
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From this reading "God forgive me!" he ejaculated, his hands pressed to his head.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading "God forgive me!" he ejaculated, his hands pressed to his head.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Deliver me from this terrible burden.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "God forgive me!" he ejaculated, his hands pressed to his head.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "God forgive me!" he ejaculated, his hands pressed to his head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "God forgive me!" he ejaculated, his hands pressed to his head.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN the mean time, in the spacious chamber assigned to the clergyman, a terrible conflict was raging.
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "God forgive me!" he ejaculated, his hands pressed to his head.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading IN the mean time, in the spacious chamber assigned to the clergyman, a terrible conflict was raging.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW PASTOR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
PASTORnounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE NEW PASTOR.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
compacted by ironing
From this reading "God forgive me!" he ejaculated, his hands pressed to his head.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading IN the mean time, in the spacious chamber assigned to the clergyman, a terrible conflict was raging.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading IN the mean time, in the spacious chamber assigned to the clergyman, a terrible conflict was raging.
susceptibilities
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From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading IN the mean time, in the spacious chamber assigned to the clergyman, a terrible conflict was raging.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW PASTOR.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Deliver me from this terrible burden.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN the mean time, in the spacious chamber assigned to the clergyman, a terrible conflict was raging.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN the mean time, in the spacious chamber assigned to the clergyman, a terrible conflict was raging.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
unworthinessnoun
the quality or state of lacking merit or value
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN the mean time, in the spacious chamber assigned to the clergyman, a terrible conflict was raging.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Possessed of the keenest susceptibilities, with a morbid sense of his own unworthiness, he was, alas, too well aware of the impression left upon his hearers by his morning's discourse.
