used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Bella Bathgate was a staunch supporter of the Parish Kirk.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had no use for any other denomination, and no sympathy with any but the Presbyterian form of worship.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Hast any philosophy in thee?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _As You Like It_.
Bathgate
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From this reading Miss Bella Bathgate was a staunch supporter of the Parish Kirk.
Bella
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From this reading Miss Bella Bathgate was a staunch supporter of the Parish Kirk.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had no use for any other denomination, and no sympathy with any but the Presbyterian form of worship.
classedverbUS /klæst/
past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
denominationnounUS /dɪˌnɔːməˈneɪʃən/
a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith
From this reading She had no use for any other denomination, and no sympathy with any but the Presbyterian form of worship.
EpiscopaliansnounUS /ɪˌpɪskəˈpeɪliənz/
plural of “episcopalian” — a member of the Episcopal church
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had no use for any other denomination, and no sympathy with any but the Presbyterian form of worship.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She had no use for any other denomination, and no sympathy with any but the Presbyterian form of worship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had no use for any other denomination, and no sympathy with any but the Presbyterian form of worship.
Hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Hast any philosophy in thee?"
heathennounUS /ˈhiːðən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Hast any philosophy in thee?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _As You Like It_.
KirknounUS /kɜːrk/
a Scottish church
From this reading Miss Bella Bathgate was a staunch supporter of the Parish Kirk.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _As You Like It_.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Bella Bathgate was a staunch supporter of the Parish Kirk.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
not any; not one
From this reading She had no use for any other denomination, and no sympathy with any but the Presbyterian form of worship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Bella Bathgate was a staunch supporter of the Parish Kirk.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had no use for any other denomination, and no sympathy with any but the Presbyterian form of worship.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
Papists
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From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
ParishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading Miss Bella Bathgate was a staunch supporter of the Parish Kirk.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading "Hast any philosophy in thee?"
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
PresbyteriannounUS /ˌpresbɪˈtɪriən/
a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church
From this reading She had no use for any other denomination, and no sympathy with any but the Presbyterian form of worship.
quarterlyadjectiveUS /ˈkwɔːrtərli/
of or relating to or consisting of a quarter
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had no use for any other denomination, and no sympathy with any but the Presbyterian form of worship.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
staunchadjectiveUS /stɔːntʃ/
firm and dependable especially in loyalty
From this reading Miss Bella Bathgate was a staunch supporter of the Parish Kirk.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
supporternounUS /səˈpɔːrtər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading Miss Bella Bathgate was a staunch supporter of the Parish Kirk.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading She had no use for any other denomination, and no sympathy with any but the Presbyterian form of worship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Bella Bathgate was a staunch supporter of the Parish Kirk.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "Hast any philosophy in thee?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
the act of using
From this reading She had no use for any other denomination, and no sympathy with any but the Presbyterian form of worship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Bella Bathgate was a staunch supporter of the Parish Kirk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
which person or people
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Episcopalians she regarded as beneath contempt, and classed them in her own mind with "Papists"--people who were more mischievous and almost as ignorant as "the heathen" for whom she collected small sums quarterly, and for whom the minister prayed as "sitting in darkness."
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had no use for any other denomination, and no sympathy with any but the Presbyterian form of worship.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading She had no use for any other denomination, and no sympathy with any but the Presbyterian form of worship.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _As You Like It_.
