used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was dressed in a garb which would have befitted a postulant for a religious order, and her sweet seriousness, and altogether becoming demeanour, charmed the Reverend Reginald.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading At any rate, she did offer them, and they were gratefully accepted.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She was dressed in a garb which would have befitted a postulant for a religious order, and her sweet seriousness, and altogether becoming demeanour, charmed the Reverend Reginald.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It's very kind of you, my dear," he said, "to give so much of your time to helping an old man."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate, she did offer them, and they were gratefully accepted.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading The old parson was, it is needless to say, a thorough nonentity, and the skilful attentions of his fair assistant were the more appreciated, because the more rare.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The old parson was, it is needless to say, a thorough nonentity, and the skilful attentions of his fair assistant were the more appreciated, because the more rare.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate, she did offer them, and they were gratefully accepted.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The old parson was, it is needless to say, a thorough nonentity, and the skilful attentions of his fair assistant were the more appreciated, because the more rare.
for the reason that
From this reading The old parson was, it is needless to say, a thorough nonentity, and the skilful attentions of his fair assistant were the more appreciated, because the more rare.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading She was dressed in a garb which would have befitted a postulant for a religious order, and her sweet seriousness, and altogether becoming demeanour, charmed the Reverend Reginald.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
befitted
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From this reading She was dressed in a garb which would have befitted a postulant for a religious order, and her sweet seriousness, and altogether becoming demeanour, charmed the Reverend Reginald.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading She was dressed in a garb which would have befitted a postulant for a religious order, and her sweet seriousness, and altogether becoming demeanour, charmed the Reverend Reginald.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
contritionnounUS /kənˈtrɪʃən/
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
dearly loved
From this reading "It's very kind of you, my dear," he said, "to give so much of your time to helping an old man."
decoratingverbUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “decorate” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading She was dressed in a garb which would have befitted a postulant for a religious order, and her sweet seriousness, and altogether becoming demeanour, charmed the Reverend Reginald.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At any rate, she did offer them, and they were gratefully accepted.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was dressed in a garb which would have befitted a postulant for a religious order, and her sweet seriousness, and altogether becoming demeanour, charmed the Reverend Reginald.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The old parson was, it is needless to say, a thorough nonentity, and the skilful attentions of his fair assistant were the more appreciated, because the more rare.
FitzgeraldnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəld/
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
FITZGERALD'SnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəldz/
possessive form of “fitzgerald” — English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading She was dressed in a garb which would have befitted a postulant for a religious order, and her sweet seriousness, and altogether becoming demeanour, charmed the Reverend Reginald.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "It's very kind of you, my dear," he said, "to give so much of your time to helping an old man."
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading At any rate, she did offer them, and they were gratefully accepted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's very kind of you, my dear," he said, "to give so much of your time to helping an old man."
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading "It's very kind of you, my dear," he said, "to give so much of your time to helping an old man."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The old parson was, it is needless to say, a thorough nonentity, and the skilful attentions of his fair assistant were the more appreciated, because the more rare.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old parson was, it is needless to say, a thorough nonentity, and the skilful attentions of his fair assistant were the more appreciated, because the more rare.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's very kind of you, my dear," he said, "to give so much of your time to helping an old man."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "It's very kind of you, my dear," he said, "to give so much of your time to helping an old man."
LambertnounUS /ˈlæmbərt/
a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "It's very kind of you, my dear," he said, "to give so much of your time to helping an old man."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The old parson was, it is needless to say, a thorough nonentity, and the skilful attentions of his fair assistant were the more appreciated, because the more rare.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "It's very kind of you, my dear," he said, "to give so much of your time to helping an old man."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It's very kind of you, my dear," he said, "to give so much of your time to helping an old man."
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading The old parson was, it is needless to say, a thorough nonentity, and the skilful attentions of his fair assistant were the more appreciated, because the more rare.
nonentitynounUS /nɑːˈnentəti/
the state of not existing
From this reading The old parson was, it is needless to say, a thorough nonentity, and the skilful attentions of his fair assistant were the more appreciated, because the more rare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old parson was, it is needless to say, a thorough nonentity, and the skilful attentions of his fair assistant were the more appreciated, because the more rare.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She was dressed in a garb which would have befitted a postulant for a religious order, and her sweet seriousness, and altogether becoming demeanour, charmed the Reverend Reginald.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The old parson was, it is needless to say, a thorough nonentity, and the skilful attentions of his fair assistant were the more appreciated, because the more rare.
postulantnoun
one submitting a request or application especially one seeking admission into a religious order
From this reading She was dressed in a garb which would have befitted a postulant for a religious order, and her sweet seriousness, and altogether becoming demeanour, charmed the Reverend Reginald.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The old parson was, it is needless to say, a thorough nonentity, and the skilful attentions of his fair assistant were the more appreciated, because the more rare.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate, she did offer them, and they were gratefully accepted.
Reginald
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From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading She was dressed in a garb which would have befitted a postulant for a religious order, and her sweet seriousness, and altogether becoming demeanour, charmed the Reverend Reginald.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's very kind of you, my dear," he said, "to give so much of your time to helping an old man."
express in words
From this reading The old parson was, it is needless to say, a thorough nonentity, and the skilful attentions of his fair assistant were the more appreciated, because the more rare.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading She was dressed in a garb which would have befitted a postulant for a religious order, and her sweet seriousness, and altogether becoming demeanour, charmed the Reverend Reginald.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At any rate, she did offer them, and they were gratefully accepted.
shortcomingsnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋz/
plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading The old parson was, it is needless to say, a thorough nonentity, and the skilful attentions of his fair assistant were the more appreciated, because the more rare.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It's very kind of you, my dear," he said, "to give so much of your time to helping an old man."
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading She was dressed in a garb which would have befitted a postulant for a religious order, and her sweet seriousness, and altogether becoming demeanour, charmed the Reverend Reginald.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At any rate, she did offer them, and they were gratefully accepted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At any rate, she did offer them, and they were gratefully accepted.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading The old parson was, it is needless to say, a thorough nonentity, and the skilful attentions of his fair assistant were the more appreciated, because the more rare.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It's very kind of you, my dear," he said, "to give so much of your time to helping an old man."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
precisely as stated
From this reading "It's very kind of you, my dear," he said, "to give so much of your time to helping an old man."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was dressed in a garb which would have befitted a postulant for a religious order, and her sweet seriousness, and altogether becoming demeanour, charmed the Reverend Reginald.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At any rate, she did offer them, and they were gratefully accepted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE OF MISS FITZGERALD'S NATURE It may have been contrition for her shortcomings which induced Miss Fitzgerald to offer her services to the Reverend Reginald Lambert to assist in decorating the altar of the little church for the ensuing Sunday, and it may not.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was dressed in a garb which would have befitted a postulant for a religious order, and her sweet seriousness, and altogether becoming demeanour, charmed the Reverend Reginald.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's very kind of you, my dear," he said, "to give so much of your time to helping an old man."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's very kind of you, my dear," he said, "to give so much of your time to helping an old man."
