used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two shortest years of my life were now drawing to a close.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
(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 I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
in addition
From this reading Oh how my heart rose in prayer, that where I had found a spiritual blessing he also might receive it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My brother had completed his studies, passed his examination, and was under orders to join his regiment in Ireland.
the formal act of approving
From this reading Oh how my heart rose in prayer, that where I had found a spiritual blessing he also might receive it.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading My brother had completed his studies, passed his examination, and was under orders to join his regiment in Ireland.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The two shortest years of my life were now drawing to a close.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading My brother had completed his studies, passed his examination, and was under orders to join his regiment in Ireland.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The two shortest years of my life were now drawing to a close.
evangelicaladjectiveUS /ˌiːvænˈdʒelɪkəl/
relating to or being a Christian church believing in personal conversion and the inerrancy of the Bible especially the 4 Gospels
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading My brother had completed his studies, passed his examination, and was under orders to join his regiment in Ireland.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
set up or found
From this reading Oh how my heart rose in prayer, that where I had found a spiritual blessing he also might receive it.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My brother had completed his studies, passed his examination, and was under orders to join his regiment in Ireland.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oh how my heart rose in prayer, that where I had found a spiritual blessing he also might receive it.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Oh how my heart rose in prayer, that where I had found a spiritual blessing he also might receive it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My brother had completed his studies, passed his examination, and was under orders to join his regiment in Ireland.
how
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From this reading Oh how my heart rose in prayer, that where I had found a spiritual blessing he also might receive it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Oh how my heart rose in prayer, that where I had found a spiritual blessing he also might receive it.
imbibedverbUS /ɪmˈbaɪbd/
past form of “imbibe” — take in, also metaphorically
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My brother had completed his studies, passed his examination, and was under orders to join his regiment in Ireland.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading My brother had completed his studies, passed his examination, and was under orders to join his regiment in Ireland.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Oh how my heart rose in prayer, that where I had found a spiritual blessing he also might receive it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading My brother had completed his studies, passed his examination, and was under orders to join his regiment in Ireland.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The two shortest years of my life were now drawing to a close.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Oh how my heart rose in prayer, that where I had found a spiritual blessing he also might receive it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The two shortest years of my life were now drawing to a close.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The two shortest years of my life were now drawing to a close.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two shortest years of my life were now drawing to a close.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh how my heart rose in prayer, that where I had found a spiritual blessing he also might receive it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading My brother had completed his studies, passed his examination, and was under orders to join his regiment in Ireland.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading My brother had completed his studies, passed his examination, and was under orders to join his regiment in Ireland.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Oh how my heart rose in prayer, that where I had found a spiritual blessing he also might receive it.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
proscribedadjectiveUS /proʊˈskraɪbd/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Oh how my heart rose in prayer, that where I had found a spiritual blessing he also might receive it.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading My brother had completed his studies, passed his examination, and was under orders to join his regiment in Ireland.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Oh how my heart rose in prayer, that where I had found a spiritual blessing he also might receive it.
express in words
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
SEPARATIONnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading SEPARATION.
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The two shortest years of my life were now drawing to a close.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Oh how my heart rose in prayer, that where I had found a spiritual blessing he also might receive it.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading My brother had completed his studies, passed his examination, and was under orders to join his regiment in Ireland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Oh how my heart rose in prayer, that where I had found a spiritual blessing he also might receive it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two shortest years of my life were now drawing to a close.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two shortest years of my life were now drawing to a close.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two shortest years of my life were now drawing to a close.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading My brother had completed his studies, passed his examination, and was under orders to join his regiment in Ireland.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My brother had completed his studies, passed his examination, and was under orders to join his regiment in Ireland.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two shortest years of my life were now drawing to a close.
in or at the place that
From this reading Oh how my heart rose in prayer, that where I had found a spiritual blessing he also might receive it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I could not understand the state of his mind on the most vital of all points: he had imbibed a prejudice so strong against the class of people called evangelical, that nothing but his generous affection for us would have induced him to receive under his roof two of that proscribed body, to say nothing of Jack.
a late time of life
From this reading The two shortest years of my life were now drawing to a close.
