Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading * * * * * Knight of a better era, Without reproach or fear!

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From this reading SISTER AGATHA’S GHOST.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

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

From this reading “True as the knights of story, Sir Lancelot and his peers, Brave in his calm endurance, As they in tilt of spears.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Said I not well that Bayards And Sidneys still are here?”

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

From this reading “True as the knights of story, Sir Lancelot and his peers, Brave in his calm endurance, As they in tilt of spears.

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From this reading Said I not well that Bayards And Sidneys still are here?”

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading * * * * * Knight of a better era, Without reproach or fear!

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading “True as the knights of story, Sir Lancelot and his peers, Brave in his calm endurance, As they in tilt of spears.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

make calm or still

From this reading “True as the knights of story, Sir Lancelot and his peers, Brave in his calm endurance, As they in tilt of spears.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

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From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

the power to withstand hardship or stress

From this reading “True as the knights of story, Sir Lancelot and his peers, Brave in his calm endurance, As they in tilt of spears.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading * * * * * Knight of a better era, Without reproach or fear!

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading * * * * * Knight of a better era, Without reproach or fear!

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading SISTER AGATHA’S GHOST.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Said I not well that Bayards And Sidneys still are here?”

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

From this reading “True as the knights of story, Sir Lancelot and his peers, Brave in his calm endurance, As they in tilt of spears.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

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

From this reading Said I not well that Bayards And Sidneys still are here?”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “True as the knights of story, Sir Lancelot and his peers, Brave in his calm endurance, As they in tilt of spears.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

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

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading * * * * * Knight of a better era, Without reproach or fear!

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading “True as the knights of story, Sir Lancelot and his peers, Brave in his calm endurance, As they in tilt of spears.

(Arthurian legend) one of the knights of the Round Table; friend of King Arthur until (according to some versions of the legend) he became the lover of Arthur's wife Guinevere

From this reading “True as the knights of story, Sir Lancelot and his peers, Brave in his calm endurance, As they in tilt of spears.

an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Said I not well that Bayards And Sidneys still are here?”

something you have to do

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “True as the knights of story, Sir Lancelot and his peers, Brave in his calm endurance, As they in tilt of spears.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading * * * * * Knight of a better era, Without reproach or fear!

something that results

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading “True as the knights of story, Sir Lancelot and his peers, Brave in his calm endurance, As they in tilt of spears.

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading * * * * * Knight of a better era, Without reproach or fear!

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Said I not well that Bayards And Sidneys still are here?”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

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From this reading Said I not well that Bayards And Sidneys still are here?”

term of address for a man

From this reading “True as the knights of story, Sir Lancelot and his peers, Brave in his calm endurance, As they in tilt of spears.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading SISTER AGATHA’S GHOST.

plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading “True as the knights of story, Sir Lancelot and his peers, Brave in his calm endurance, As they in tilt of spears.

not in physical motion

From this reading Said I not well that Bayards And Sidneys still are here?”

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading “True as the knights of story, Sir Lancelot and his peers, Brave in his calm endurance, As they in tilt of spears.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

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

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Said I not well that Bayards And Sidneys still are here?”

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

From this reading “True as the knights of story, Sir Lancelot and his peers, Brave in his calm endurance, As they in tilt of spears.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “True as the knights of story, Sir Lancelot and his peers, Brave in his calm endurance, As they in tilt of spears.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading “True as the knights of story, Sir Lancelot and his peers, Brave in his calm endurance, As they in tilt of spears.

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

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading “True as the knights of story, Sir Lancelot and his peers, Brave in his calm endurance, As they in tilt of spears.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

precisely as stated

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

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

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

(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 Said I not well that Bayards And Sidneys still are here?”

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

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

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

United States poet best known for his nostalgic poems about New England (1807-1892)

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading _Whittier._ It was customary to hold missionary meetings in the various villages of the Kesterton Circuit during the months of winter; and these occasions were almost always characterised by an outcome of hospitality on the part of the sympathising villagers, an enthusiasm in the great mission cause, and a liberality in its support which was very beautiful to see.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading * * * * * Knight of a better era, Without reproach or fear!