used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A congregation drawn to the Church of All Angels, by various inducements, filled it to overflowing the next morning.
how long something has existed
From this reading Knowing the Duke's old age impeccability, nearly all his guests were present and filled three large pews, to the wondering awe of the villagers and their wives.
(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 A congregation drawn to the Church of All Angels, by various inducements, filled it to overflowing the next morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
AngelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading A congregation drawn to the Church of All Angels, by various inducements, filled it to overflowing the next morning.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading Knowing the Duke's old age impeccability, nearly all his guests were present and filled three large pews, to the wondering awe of the villagers and their wives.
for the reason that
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Many laudable imitations of those marvellous frocks were visible in country lane and village street before Easter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A congregation drawn to the Church of All Angels, by various inducements, filled it to overflowing the next morning.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A congregation drawn to the Church of All Angels, by various inducements, filled it to overflowing the next morning.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading A congregation drawn to the Church of All Angels, by various inducements, filled it to overflowing the next morning.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Many laudable imitations of those marvellous frocks were visible in country lane and village street before Easter.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
wanted intensely
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading These last, especially, were distracted by the splendour of the ladies' dresses, and the variety of the new fashions.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading A congregation drawn to the Church of All Angels, by various inducements, filled it to overflowing the next morning.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading These last, especially, were distracted by the splendour of the ladies' dresses, and the variety of the new fashions.
ducaladjectiveUS /ˈduːkəl/
of or belonging to or suitable for a duke
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
Duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Knowing the Duke's old age impeccability, nearly all his guests were present and filled three large pews, to the wondering awe of the villagers and their wives.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading Many laudable imitations of those marvellous frocks were visible in country lane and village street before Easter.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading These last, especially, were distracted by the splendour of the ladies' dresses, and the variety of the new fashions.
fashionsnounUS /ˈfæʃənz/
plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading These last, especially, were distracted by the splendour of the ladies' dresses, and the variety of the new fashions.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A congregation drawn to the Church of All Angels, by various inducements, filled it to overflowing the next morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
frocksnounUS /frɑːks/
plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment
From this reading Many laudable imitations of those marvellous frocks were visible in country lane and village street before Easter.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — 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 Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Knowing the Duke's old age impeccability, nearly all his guests were present and filled three large pews, to the wondering awe of the villagers and their wives.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
imitationsnounUS /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “imitation” — the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading Many laudable imitations of those marvellous frocks were visible in country lane and village street before Easter.
impeccabilitynoun
the quality of being without an error or fault
From this reading Knowing the Duke's old age impeccability, nearly all his guests were present and filled three large pews, to the wondering awe of the villagers and their wives.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
inducementsnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənts/
plural of “inducement” — a positive motivational influence
From this reading A congregation drawn to the Church of All Angels, by various inducements, filled it to overflowing the next morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A congregation drawn to the Church of All Angels, by various inducements, filled it to overflowing the next morning.
Kaimes
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From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing the Duke's old age impeccability, nearly all his guests were present and filled three large pews, to the wondering awe of the villagers and their wives.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading These last, especially, were distracted by the splendour of the ladies' dresses, and the variety of the new fashions.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Many laudable imitations of those marvellous frocks were visible in country lane and village street before Easter.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Knowing the Duke's old age impeccability, nearly all his guests were present and filled three large pews, to the wondering awe of the villagers and their wives.
immediately past
From this reading These last, especially, were distracted by the splendour of the ladies' dresses, and the variety of the new fashions.
laudableadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːdəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading Many laudable imitations of those marvellous frocks were visible in country lane and village street before Easter.
Lionel
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From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Many laudable imitations of those marvellous frocks were visible in country lane and village street before Easter.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A congregation drawn to the Church of All Angels, by various inducements, filled it to overflowing the next morning.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Knowing the Duke's old age impeccability, nearly all his guests were present and filled three large pews, to the wondering awe of the villagers and their wives.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading These last, especially, were distracted by the splendour of the ladies' dresses, and the variety of the new fashions.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A congregation drawn to the Church of All Angels, by various inducements, filled it to overflowing the next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A congregation drawn to the Church of All Angels, by various inducements, filled it to overflowing the next morning.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Knowing the Duke's old age impeccability, nearly all his guests were present and filled three large pews, to the wondering awe of the villagers and their wives.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
others
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From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading A congregation drawn to the Church of All Angels, by various inducements, filled it to overflowing the next morning.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
pewsnounUS /pjuːz/
plural of “pew” — long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
From this reading Knowing the Duke's old age impeccability, nearly all his guests were present and filled three large pews, to the wondering awe of the villagers and their wives.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Knowing the Duke's old age impeccability, nearly all his guests were present and filled three large pews, to the wondering awe of the villagers and their wives.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
except for; apart from
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
a male human offspring
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading These last, especially, were distracted by the splendour of the ladies' dresses, and the variety of the new fashions.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Many laudable imitations of those marvellous frocks were visible in country lane and village street before Easter.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A congregation drawn to the Church of All Angels, by various inducements, filled it to overflowing the next morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Knowing the Duke's old age impeccability, nearly all his guests were present and filled three large pews, to the wondering awe of the villagers and their wives.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These last, especially, were distracted by the splendour of the ladies' dresses, and the variety of the new fashions.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Many laudable imitations of those marvellous frocks were visible in country lane and village street before Easter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Knowing the Duke's old age impeccability, nearly all his guests were present and filled three large pews, to the wondering awe of the villagers and their wives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A congregation drawn to the Church of All Angels, by various inducements, filled it to overflowing the next morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading These last, especially, were distracted by the splendour of the ladies' dresses, and the variety of the new fashions.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading A congregation drawn to the Church of All Angels, by various inducements, filled it to overflowing the next morning.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Many laudable imitations of those marvellous frocks were visible in country lane and village street before Easter.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading Knowing the Duke's old age impeccability, nearly all his guests were present and filled three large pews, to the wondering awe of the villagers and their wives.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Many laudable imitations of those marvellous frocks were visible in country lane and village street before Easter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Knowing the Duke's old age impeccability, nearly all his guests were present and filled three large pews, to the wondering awe of the villagers and their wives.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Knowing the Duke's old age impeccability, nearly all his guests were present and filled three large pews, to the wondering awe of the villagers and their wives.
showing curiosity
From this reading Knowing the Duke's old age impeccability, nearly all his guests were present and filled three large pews, to the wondering awe of the villagers and their wives.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Some came because it was Christmas Day, others to hear Lionel Kaimes preach; many desired to see the ducal party, and one or two presented themselves in God's house to thank Him for the gift of His Son, sent to save a dying world.
