Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading "His Highness told me that he had a very important engagement; he did not say with whom."

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

From this reading Prince Max had gone out; and his secretary could give no information as to his whereabouts.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

quick to understand

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

a bishop of highest rank

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

of or associated with an archbishop

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

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

From this reading Prince Max had gone out; and his secretary could give no information as to his whereabouts.

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

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE SPIRITUAL POWER I But the Prime Minister, though he lost no time, was unable to catch his quarry.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading THE SPIRITUAL POWER I But the Prime Minister, though he lost no time, was unable to catch his quarry.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

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

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Prince Max had gone out; and his secretary could give no information as to his whereabouts.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "His Highness told me that he had a very important engagement; he did not say with whom."

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading "His Highness told me that he had a very important engagement; he did not say with whom."

have as a logical consequence

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

a notable achievement

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Prince Max had gone out; and his secretary could give no information as to his whereabouts.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Prince Max had gone out; and his secretary could give no information as to his whereabouts.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Prince Max had gone out; and his secretary could give no information as to his whereabouts.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE SPIRITUAL POWER I But the Prime Minister, though he lost no time, was unable to catch his quarry.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person

From this reading "His Highness told me that he had a very important engagement; he did not say with whom."

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

From this reading THE SPIRITUAL POWER I But the Prime Minister, though he lost no time, was unable to catch his quarry.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE SPIRITUAL POWER I But the Prime Minister, though he lost no time, was unable to catch his quarry.

of great significance or value

From this reading "His Highness told me that he had a very important engagement; he did not say with whom."

a message received and understood

From this reading Prince Max had gone out; and his secretary could give no information as to his whereabouts.

in an intellectual manner

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE SPIRITUAL POWER I But the Prime Minister, though he lost no time, was unable to catch his quarry.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading Prince Max had gone out; and his secretary could give no information as to his whereabouts.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "His Highness told me that he had a very important engagement; he did not say with whom."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading THE SPIRITUAL POWER I But the Prime Minister, though he lost no time, was unable to catch his quarry.

subject to death

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

not any; not one

From this reading THE SPIRITUAL POWER I But the Prime Minister, though he lost no time, was unable to catch his quarry.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "His Highness told me that he had a very important engagement; he did not say with whom."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Prince Max had gone out; and his secretary could give no information as to his whereabouts.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading THE SPIRITUAL POWER I But the Prime Minister, though he lost no time, was unable to catch his quarry.

plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

first in rank or degree

From this reading THE SPIRITUAL POWER I But the Prime Minister, though he lost no time, was unable to catch his quarry.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Prince Max had gone out; and his secretary could give no information as to his whereabouts.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading THE SPIRITUAL POWER I But the Prime Minister, though he lost no time, was unable to catch his quarry.

saved from the bondage of sin

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

express in words

From this reading "His Highness told me that he had a very important engagement; he did not say with whom."

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Prince Max had gone out; and his secretary could give no information as to his whereabouts.

a pen for sheep

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading THE SPIRITUAL POWER I But the Prime Minister, though he lost no time, was unable to catch his quarry.

wisdom in the management of public affairs

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "His Highness told me that he had a very important engagement; he did not say with whom."

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

From this reading THE SPIRITUAL POWER I But the Prime Minister, though he lost no time, was unable to catch his quarry.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

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

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE SPIRITUAL POWER I But the Prime Minister, though he lost no time, was unable to catch his quarry.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE SPIRITUAL POWER I But the Prime Minister, though he lost no time, was unable to catch his quarry.

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

From this reading THE SPIRITUAL POWER I But the Prime Minister, though he lost no time, was unable to catch his quarry.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "His Highness told me that he had a very important engagement; he did not say with whom."

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading THE SPIRITUAL POWER I But the Prime Minister, though he lost no time, was unable to catch his quarry.

precisely as stated

From this reading "His Highness told me that he had a very important engagement; he did not say with whom."

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

From this reading THE SPIRITUAL POWER I But the Prime Minister, though he lost no time, was unable to catch his quarry.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.

the general location where something is

From this reading Prince Max had gone out; and his secretary could give no information as to his whereabouts.

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From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was during those three hours that his Grace of Ebury performed his most brilliant feat of statesmanship, and redeemed that local off-shoot of the Church of Christ over which he ruled from the political slough whereinto it had fallen.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "His Highness told me that he had a very important engagement; he did not say with whom."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "His Highness told me that he had a very important engagement; he did not say with whom."

but in spite of that

From this reading To apprehensive ears that phrase sounded ominous; and fearing what risks delay might entail the Premier drove down to Sheepcote Precincts, the archiepiscopal residence; and there for three mortal hours he and the Archbishop sat with heads together (yet intellectually very much apart) discussing what was to be done.