used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I heard a man preach at Bedford in a way that shook my soul.
abackadverbUS /əˈbæk/
having the wind against the forward side of the sails
From this reading I was almost as much taken aback as the poor folks all about me who sobbed: and I hate this beastly London more and more.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I was almost as much taken aback as the poor folks all about me who sobbed: and I hate this beastly London more and more.
(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 I was almost as much taken aback as the poor folks all about me who sobbed: and I hate this beastly London more and more.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I was almost as much taken aback as the poor folks all about me who sobbed: and I hate this beastly London more and more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was almost as much taken aback as the poor folks all about me who sobbed: and I hate this beastly London more and more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I heard a man preach at Bedford in a way that shook my soul.
beastlyadjectiveUS /ˈbiːstliː/
(informal) very unpleasant
From this reading I was almost as much taken aback as the poor folks all about me who sobbed: and I hate this beastly London more and more.
Bedford
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From this reading I heard a man preach at Bedford in a way that shook my soul.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
Chatham
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From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
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 And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
churchyards
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From this reading It stinks all through of churchyards and fish shops.
travel across or pass over
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
crucifixionnounUS /ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃən/
the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
distendedverbUS /dɪˈstendɪd/
past form of “distend” — become wider
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
etc
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From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
a boy or man
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading It stinks all through of churchyards and fish shops.
your parents
From this reading I was almost as much taken aback as the poor folks all about me who sobbed: and I hate this beastly London more and more.
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 He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading I was almost as much taken aback as the poor folks all about me who sobbed: and I hate this beastly London more and more.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard a man preach at Bedford in a way that shook my soul.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I heard a man preach at Bedford in a way that shook my soul.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I heard a man preach at Bedford in a way that shook my soul.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
held up in the air
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I was almost as much taken aback as the poor folks all about me who sobbed: and I hate this beastly London more and more.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I heard a man preach at Bedford in a way that shook my soul.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
MatthewsnounUS /ˈmæθjuːz/
plural of “matthew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was almost as much taken aback as the poor folks all about me who sobbed: and I hate this beastly London more and more.
metaphorsnounUS /ˈmetəfɔːrz/
plural of “metaphor” — a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I was almost as much taken aback as the poor folks all about me who sobbed: and I hate this beastly London more and more.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I heard a man preach at Bedford in a way that shook my soul.
nailverbUS /neɪl/
attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
not any; not one
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
and nothing more
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
oratorynounUS /ˈɔːrətɔːri/
addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
others
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From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
PittnounUS /pɪt/
a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I was almost as much taken aback as the poor folks all about me who sobbed: and I hate this beastly London more and more.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading I heard a man preach at Bedford in a way that shook my soul.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading I heard a man preach at Bedford in a way that shook my soul.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It stinks all through of churchyards and fish shops.
sneersnounUS /snɪrz/
plural of “sneer” — a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
sobbedverbUS /sɑːbd/
inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively
From this reading I was almost as much taken aback as the poor folks all about me who sobbed: and I hate this beastly London more and more.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading I heard a man preach at Bedford in a way that shook my soul.
stinksnounUS /stɪŋks/
plural of “stink” — a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
From this reading It stinks all through of churchyards and fish shops.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I was almost as much taken aback as the poor folks all about me who sobbed: and I hate this beastly London more and more.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I heard a man preach at Bedford in a way that shook my soul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was almost as much taken aback as the poor folks all about me who sobbed: and I hate this beastly London more and more.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading And the sneers of the priests below--'Look at that fellow there--look at him--he talked of saving others, etc.' And then the sun veiled his face in Blood, etc. I certainly have heard oratory now--of the Lord Chatham kind, only Matthews has more faith in Christ than Pitt in his majority.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was almost as much taken aback as the poor folks all about me who sobbed: and I hate this beastly London more and more.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I heard a man preach at Bedford in a way that shook my soul.
which person or people
From this reading I was almost as much taken aback as the poor folks all about me who sobbed: and I hate this beastly London more and more.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He described the crucifixion in a way that put the scene before his people--no fine words, and metaphors: but first one nail struck into one hand, and then into another, and one through both feet--the cross lifted up with God in man's image distended upon it.
