used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
anew
From this reading BLACK MORRIS “WANTS THAT BRICKBAT AGAIN.”
aggressionnounUS /əˈɡreʃən/
a disposition to behave aggressively
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
all-importantadjective
of the greatest importance
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
a quantity of money
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
anent
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From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
AnonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
propose a payment
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading BLACK MORRIS “WANTS THAT BRICKBAT AGAIN.”
BRICKBATnounUS /ˈbrɪkbæt/
a fragment of brick used as a weapon
From this reading BLACK MORRIS “WANTS THAT BRICKBAT AGAIN.”
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
Clayton
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From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
rid of obstructions
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
the organ of sight
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
founts
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From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
FullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
gushesnounUS /ˈɡʌʃɪz/
plural of “gush” — a sudden rapid flow (as of water)
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
MORRISnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading BLACK MORRIS “WANTS THAT BRICKBAT AGAIN.”
moulded
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From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
Nestleton
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From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
many times at short intervals
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
Pity's
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From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
get by special effort
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
subscriptionsnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “subscription” — a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BLACK MORRIS “WANTS THAT BRICKBAT AGAIN.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
Theophilus
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From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
there's
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From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading BLACK MORRIS “WANTS THAT BRICKBAT AGAIN.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After the securing of the land, a public meeting had been called, plans were presented, additional subscriptions promised, and finally a day was fixed upon for the all-important ceremony of laying the foundation stone.
at the time that
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Anon._ The Rev. Theophilus Clayton and the earnest Methodist band of which he was the head, did not let the grass grow under their feet anent the scheme for the erection of the new chapel in Nestleton.
which person or people
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “O I have often seen the tear From Pity’s eye flow bright and clear, When Sympathy hath bid it stay, And tremble on its timid way; But there’s a tear more pure and bright, And moulded with as soft a light,-- The tear that gushes from the eye, Fresh from the founts of memory.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Philip Fuller, who was an active member of the Building Committee, being quite aware that his father would help to any amount that a free expenditure might require, succeeded in getting such a scheme adopted as would secure an elegant and attractive sanctuary, sufficiently spacious for aggression, and so effective in its architecture as to be an ornament to the lovely village in which it was to be erected.
