used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
AbbotnounUS /ˈæbət/
the superior of an abbey of monks
From this reading He has himself told me that he has gone to a Roman Catholic Dominican monastery, and was welcomed there by the monks under the designation of the “Abbot Ignatius.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
how long something has existed
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
(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 _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
react verbally
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He has himself told us not to let poor ignorant Roman Catholics know there is any difference between us and them, as they will not know the difference unless they are told.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He has himself told us not to let poor ignorant Roman Catholics know there is any difference between us and them, as they will not know the difference unless they are told.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has himself told us not to let poor ignorant Roman Catholics know there is any difference between us and them, as they will not know the difference unless they are told.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
for the reason that
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He has himself told us not to let poor ignorant Roman Catholics know there is any difference between us and them, as they will not know the difference unless they are told.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
propose a payment
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
Booth's
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From this reading He has stood on the platform and preached by the side of General Booth’s wife, and has joined in their processions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He has stood on the platform and preached by the side of General Booth’s wife, and has joined in their processions.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading He has himself told me that he has gone to a Roman Catholic Dominican monastery, and was welcomed there by the monks under the designation of the “Abbot Ignatius.”
CatholicsnounUS /ˈkæθlɪks/
plural of “catholic” — a member of a Catholic church
From this reading He has himself told us not to let poor ignorant Roman Catholics know there is any difference between us and them, as they will not know the difference unless they are told.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
designationnounUS /ˌdezəɡˈneɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading He has himself told me that he has gone to a Roman Catholic Dominican monastery, and was welcomed there by the monks under the designation of the “Abbot Ignatius.”
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading He has himself told us not to let poor ignorant Roman Catholics know there is any difference between us and them, as they will not know the difference unless they are told.
DominicannounUS /dəˈmɪnəkən/
a Roman Catholic friar wearing the black mantle of the Dominican order
From this reading He has himself told me that he has gone to a Roman Catholic Dominican monastery, and was welcomed there by the monks under the designation of the “Abbot Ignatius.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
at any time
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He has stood on the platform and preached by the side of General Booth’s wife, and has joined in their processions.
the act of giving
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He has himself told me that he has gone to a Roman Catholic Dominican monastery, and was welcomed there by the monks under the designation of the “Abbot Ignatius.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has stood on the platform and preached by the side of General Booth’s wife, and has joined in their processions.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He has himself told me that he has gone to a Roman Catholic Dominican monastery, and was welcomed there by the monks under the designation of the “Abbot Ignatius.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
IGNATIUSnounUS /ˌɪɡˈneɪʃəs/
bishop of Antioch who was martyred under the Roman Emperor Trajan (died 110)
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading He has himself told us not to let poor ignorant Roman Catholics know there is any difference between us and them, as they will not know the difference unless they are told.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He has stood on the platform and preached by the side of General Booth’s wife, and has joined in their processions.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He has himself told us not to let poor ignorant Roman Catholics know there is any difference between us and them, as they will not know the difference unless they are told.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He has himself told us not to let poor ignorant Roman Catholics know there is any difference between us and them, as they will not know the difference unless they are told.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
Lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has himself told me that he has gone to a Roman Catholic Dominican monastery, and was welcomed there by the monks under the designation of the “Abbot Ignatius.”
the force of workers available
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading He has himself told me that he has gone to a Roman Catholic Dominican monastery, and was welcomed there by the monks under the designation of the “Abbot Ignatius.”
monasticadjectiveUS /məˈnæstɪk/
of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
monksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading He has himself told me that he has gone to a Roman Catholic Dominican monastery, and was welcomed there by the monks under the designation of the “Abbot Ignatius.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
many times at short intervals
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He has stood on the platform and preached by the side of General Booth’s wife, and has joined in their processions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
an amount of time
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading He has stood on the platform and preached by the side of General Booth’s wife, and has joined in their processions.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He has himself told us not to let poor ignorant Roman Catholics know there is any difference between us and them, as they will not know the difference unless they are told.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading He has stood on the platform and preached by the side of General Booth’s wife, and has joined in their processions.
processionsnounUS /proʊˈseʃənz/
plural of “procession” — (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading He has stood on the platform and preached by the side of General Booth’s wife, and has joined in their processions.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading He has himself told me that he has gone to a Roman Catholic Dominican monastery, and was welcomed there by the monks under the designation of the “Abbot Ignatius.”
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He has stood on the platform and preached by the side of General Booth’s wife, and has joined in their processions.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He has stood on the platform and preached by the side of General Booth’s wife, and has joined in their processions.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He has himself told me that he has gone to a Roman Catholic Dominican monastery, and was welcomed there by the monks under the designation of the “Abbot Ignatius.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He has stood on the platform and preached by the side of General Booth’s wife, and has joined in their processions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He has stood on the platform and preached by the side of General Booth’s wife, and has joined in their processions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He has himself told us not to let poor ignorant Roman Catholics know there is any difference between us and them, as they will not know the difference unless they are told.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He has himself told me that he has gone to a Roman Catholic Dominican monastery, and was welcomed there by the monks under the designation of the “Abbot Ignatius.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has himself told us not to let poor ignorant Roman Catholics know there is any difference between us and them, as they will not know the difference unless they are told.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He has himself told me that he has gone to a Roman Catholic Dominican monastery, and was welcomed there by the monks under the designation of the “Abbot Ignatius.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He has himself told me that he has gone to a Roman Catholic Dominican monastery, and was welcomed there by the monks under the designation of the “Abbot Ignatius.”
except if; if not
From this reading He has himself told us not to let poor ignorant Roman Catholics know there is any difference between us and them, as they will not know the difference unless they are told.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has himself told us not to let poor ignorant Roman Catholics know there is any difference between us and them, as they will not know the difference unless they are told.
precisely as stated
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has himself told me that he has gone to a Roman Catholic Dominican monastery, and was welcomed there by the monks under the designation of the “Abbot Ignatius.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading He has himself told me that he has gone to a Roman Catholic Dominican monastery, and was welcomed there by the monks under the designation of the “Abbot Ignatius.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
at the time that
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He has stood on the platform and preached by the side of General Booth’s wife, and has joined in their processions.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He has himself told us not to let poor ignorant Roman Catholics know there is any difference between us and them, as they will not know the difference unless they are told.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading _OF WHAT RELIGION IS FATHER IGNATIUS?_ I have often been asked this question, and in some respects it is not a very easy one to answer, because Father Ignatius has such a wonderful way of being all things to all men.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
but in spite of that
From this reading Whilst we were bid to read the Bible, yet we were taught to regard it as giving a clear proof that the monastic life is the highest life on earth, and our Lord’s example for such a life was ever put before us: we were taught that He was an enclosed monk from the age of twelve until thirty, when He commenced His public life, because there is not a word mentioned in the Bible about Him during this period.
