used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He courted no greetings from the sheep of his neglected flock as he went, and returned those offered with a constrained solemnity.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Church over, the rector walked in silence, between the two ladies, to the Manor House.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The rector never took his eyes off the preacher, but the preacher never saw him.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Church over, the rector walked in silence, between the two ladies, to the Manor House.
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading He courted no greetings from the sheep of his neglected flock as he went, and returned those offered with a constrained solemnity.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
courtedverbUS /ˈkɔːrtɪd/
past form of “court” — make amorous advances towards
From this reading He courted no greetings from the sheep of his neglected flock as he went, and returned those offered with a constrained solemnity.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
DINING-ROOMnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading THE MANOR HOUSE DINING-ROOM.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The rector never took his eyes off the preacher, but the preacher never saw him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading He courted no greetings from the sheep of his neglected flock as he went, and returned those offered with a constrained solemnity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He courted no greetings from the sheep of his neglected flock as he went, and returned those offered with a constrained solemnity.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading He courted no greetings from the sheep of his neglected flock as he went, and returned those offered with a constrained solemnity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The rector never took his eyes off the preacher, but the preacher never saw him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The rector never took his eyes off the preacher, but the preacher never saw him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE MANOR HOUSE DINING-ROOM.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Church over, the rector walked in silence, between the two ladies, to the Manor House.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
MANORnounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading THE MANOR HOUSE DINING-ROOM.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading He courted no greetings from the sheep of his neglected flock as he went, and returned those offered with a constrained solemnity.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The rector never took his eyes off the preacher, but the preacher never saw him.
not any; not one
From this reading He courted no greetings from the sheep of his neglected flock as he went, and returned those offered with a constrained solemnity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The rector never took his eyes off the preacher, but the preacher never saw him.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He courted no greetings from the sheep of his neglected flock as he went, and returned those offered with a constrained solemnity.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Church over, the rector walked in silence, between the two ladies, to the Manor House.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading The rector never took his eyes off the preacher, but the preacher never saw him.
Ramshorn
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From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The rector never took his eyes off the preacher, but the preacher never saw him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He courted no greetings from the sheep of his neglected flock as he went, and returned those offered with a constrained solemnity.
revivingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
cut with a saw
From this reading The rector never took his eyes off the preacher, but the preacher never saw him.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading He courted no greetings from the sheep of his neglected flock as he went, and returned those offered with a constrained solemnity.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Church over, the rector walked in silence, between the two ladies, to the Manor House.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading He courted no greetings from the sheep of his neglected flock as he went, and returned those offered with a constrained solemnity.
superciliousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəs/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MANOR HOUSE DINING-ROOM.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He courted no greetings from the sheep of his neglected flock as he went, and returned those offered with a constrained solemnity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The rector never took his eyes off the preacher, but the preacher never saw him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Church over, the rector walked in silence, between the two ladies, to the Manor House.
unbelievingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbəˈliːvɪŋ/
rejecting any belief in gods
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Church over, the rector walked in silence, between the two ladies, to the Manor House.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He courted no greetings from the sheep of his neglected flock as he went, and returned those offered with a constrained solemnity.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
but in spite of that
From this reading The reason was that he dared not let his eyes wander in the direction of Mrs. Ramshorn; he was not yet so near perfection but that the sight of her supercilious, unbelieving face, was a reviving cordial to the old Adam, whom he was so anxious to poison with love and prayer.
