used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
adulations
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From this reading But he turned from their adulations almost impatiently to throw himself into the mission in the slums.
Algarcife
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From this reading The Reverend Anthony Algarcife had inspired his congregation with an almost romantic fervor.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Reverend Anthony Algarcife had inspired his congregation with an almost romantic fervor.
altar-step
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From this reading When he read the lessons they noticed the richness of his voice, and when at last he came to the altar-step to deliver his first sermon they thrilled into the knowledge of his power.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Reverend Anthony Algarcife had inspired his congregation with an almost romantic fervor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading The Reverend Anthony Algarcife had inspired his congregation with an almost romantic fervor.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he read the lessons they noticed the richness of his voice, and when at last he came to the altar-step to deliver his first sermon they thrilled into the knowledge of his power.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His eloquence had passed from the rich to the poor, and beyond an occasional sermon he became only a harmonious figure in the setting of the church.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading His eloquence had passed from the rich to the poor, and beyond an occasional sermon he became only a harmonious figure in the setting of the church.
BowerynounUS /ˈbaʊəri/
a street in Manhattan noted for cheap hotels frequented by homeless derelicts
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he turned from their adulations almost impatiently to throw himself into the mission in the slums.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he read the lessons they noticed the richness of his voice, and when at last he came to the altar-step to deliver his first sermon they thrilled into the knowledge of his power.
celebrationsnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃənz/
plural of “celebration” — a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
chancelnoun
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading His eloquence had passed from the rich to the poor, and beyond an occasional sermon he became only a harmonious figure in the setting of the church.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading The Reverend Anthony Algarcife had inspired his congregation with an almost romantic fervor.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading When he read the lessons they noticed the richness of his voice, and when at last he came to the altar-step to deliver his first sermon they thrilled into the knowledge of his power.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading His eloquence had passed from the rich to the poor, and beyond an occasional sermon he became only a harmonious figure in the setting of the church.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
fervornounUS /ˈfɜːrvər/
feelings of great warmth and intensity
From this reading The Reverend Anthony Algarcife had inspired his congregation with an almost romantic fervor.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading His eloquence had passed from the rich to the poor, and beyond an occasional sermon he became only a harmonious figure in the setting of the church.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But he turned from their adulations almost impatiently to throw himself into the mission in the slums.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Reverend Anthony Algarcife had inspired his congregation with an almost romantic fervor.
harmoniousadjectiveUS /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/
musically pleasing
From this reading His eloquence had passed from the rich to the poor, and beyond an occasional sermon he became only a harmonious figure in the setting of the church.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But he turned from their adulations almost impatiently to throw himself into the mission in the slums.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Reverend Anthony Algarcife had inspired his congregation with an almost romantic fervor.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading But he turned from their adulations almost impatiently to throw himself into the mission in the slums.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading The Reverend Anthony Algarcife had inspired his congregation with an almost romantic fervor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading When he read the lessons they noticed the richness of his voice, and when at last he came to the altar-step to deliver his first sermon they thrilled into the knowledge of his power.
immediately past
From this reading When he read the lessons they noticed the richness of his voice, and when at last he came to the altar-step to deliver his first sermon they thrilled into the knowledge of his power.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading When he read the lessons they noticed the richness of his voice, and when at last he came to the altar-step to deliver his first sermon they thrilled into the knowledge of his power.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
being perceived or observed
From this reading When he read the lessons they noticed the richness of his voice, and when at last he came to the altar-step to deliver his first sermon they thrilled into the knowledge of his power.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading His eloquence had passed from the rich to the poor, and beyond an occasional sermon he became only a harmonious figure in the setting of the church.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
and nothing more
From this reading His eloquence had passed from the rich to the poor, and beyond an occasional sermon he became only a harmonious figure in the setting of the church.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading His eloquence had passed from the rich to the poor, and beyond an occasional sermon he became only a harmonious figure in the setting of the church.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading His eloquence had passed from the rich to the poor, and beyond an occasional sermon he became only a harmonious figure in the setting of the church.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading When he read the lessons they noticed the richness of his voice, and when at last he came to the altar-step to deliver his first sermon they thrilled into the knowledge of his power.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading When he read the lessons they noticed the richness of his voice, and when at last he came to the altar-step to deliver his first sermon they thrilled into the knowledge of his power.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The Reverend Anthony Algarcife had inspired his congregation with an almost romantic fervor.
possessing material wealth
From this reading His eloquence had passed from the rich to the poor, and beyond an occasional sermon he became only a harmonious figure in the setting of the church.
richnessnounUS /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading When he read the lessons they noticed the richness of his voice, and when at last he came to the altar-step to deliver his first sermon they thrilled into the knowledge of his power.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading The Reverend Anthony Algarcife had inspired his congregation with an almost romantic fervor.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading When he read the lessons they noticed the richness of his voice, and when at last he came to the altar-step to deliver his first sermon they thrilled into the knowledge of his power.
servernounUS /ˈsɜːrvər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading His eloquence had passed from the rich to the poor, and beyond an occasional sermon he became only a harmonious figure in the setting of the church.
slumsnounUS /slʌmz/
plural of “slum” — a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
From this reading But he turned from their adulations almost impatiently to throw himself into the mission in the slums.
Speares
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From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Reverend Anthony Algarcife had inspired his congregation with an almost romantic fervor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But he turned from their adulations almost impatiently to throw himself into the mission in the slums.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
thoughtful-eyed
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From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading When he read the lessons they noticed the richness of his voice, and when at last he came to the altar-step to deliver his first sermon they thrilled into the knowledge of his power.
propel through the air
From this reading But he turned from their adulations almost impatiently to throw himself into the mission in the slums.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But he turned from their adulations almost impatiently to throw himself into the mission in the slums.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading When he read the lessons they noticed the richness of his voice, and when at last he came to the altar-step to deliver his first sermon they thrilled into the knowledge of his power.
at the time that
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
belonging to which person
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Reverend Anthony Algarcife had inspired his congregation with an almost romantic fervor.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When he had first appeared before them as assistant to Father Speares in his Bowery Mission, and a little later as server in the celebrations, they regarded him as a thoughtful-eyed young priest, whose appearance fitted into the general scheme of color in the chancel.
