used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
(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 went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Those whom I asked had not heard of any meetings.
any thing at all
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Those whom I asked had not heard of any meetings.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading I inquired for the other churches, and visited the rest of them; but I could find no prayer-meeting.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I inquired for the other churches, and visited the rest of them; but I could find no prayer-meeting.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
ENDEAVORSnounUS /ɪnˈdevərz/
plural of “endeavor” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ENDEAVORS TO REMEDY HIS FIRST MISHAP.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I inquired for the other churches, and visited the rest of them; but I could find no prayer-meeting.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ENDEAVORS TO REMEDY HIS FIRST MISHAP.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I inquired for the other churches, and visited the rest of them; but I could find no prayer-meeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Those whom I asked had not heard of any meetings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ENDEAVORS TO REMEDY HIS FIRST MISHAP.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
idiotnounUS /ˈɪdiːət/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ENDEAVORS TO REMEDY HIS FIRST MISHAP.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading I inquired for the other churches, and visited the rest of them; but I could find no prayer-meeting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
LeonidasnounUS /liˈɔːnɪdəz/
king of Sparta and hero of the battle of Thermopylae where he was killed by the Persians (died in 480 BC)
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
LynchverbUS /lɪntʃ/
kill without legal sanction
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
Lynchpinne
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From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Those whom I asked had not heard of any meetings.
MISHAPnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ENDEAVORS TO REMEDY HIS FIRST MISHAP.
a form of address for a man
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
not any; not one
From this reading I inquired for the other churches, and visited the rest of them; but I could find no prayer-meeting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Those whom I asked had not heard of any meetings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I inquired for the other churches, and visited the rest of them; but I could find no prayer-meeting.
in other respects or ways
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
PHIL
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ENDEAVORS TO REMEDY HIS FIRST MISHAP.
prayer-meeting
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From this reading I inquired for the other churches, and visited the rest of them; but I could find no prayer-meeting.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
REMEDYnounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ENDEAVORS TO REMEDY HIS FIRST MISHAP.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I inquired for the other churches, and visited the rest of them; but I could find no prayer-meeting.
rusenounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I inquired for the other churches, and visited the rest of them; but I could find no prayer-meeting.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those whom I asked had not heard of any meetings.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ENDEAVORS TO REMEDY HIS FIRST MISHAP.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading By this time I concluded that I was an idiot to believe that the prayer-meeting was anything but a ruse on the part of Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, which was probably his true name, and which he had doubtless extended for my especial benefit.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I inquired for the other churches, and visited the rest of them; but I could find no prayer-meeting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
in or at the place that
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ENDEAVORS TO REMEDY HIS FIRST MISHAP.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Those whom I asked had not heard of any meetings.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading I went up to the centre of the town, where I had seen a church; but it was closed, and all its windows were dark.
