used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As for the son himself, he could as soon have quarreled about the rights and wrongs of the Mexican war as he would about religion.
(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 He thought there was a lot of flim-flam for women in all religion, especially in Catholicism.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for the son himself, he could as soon have quarreled about the rights and wrongs of the Mexican war as he would about religion.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
CatholicismnounUS /kəˈθɔːləsɪzəm/
the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
From this reading He thought there was a lot of flim-flam for women in all religion, especially in Catholicism.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As for the son himself, he could as soon have quarreled about the rights and wrongs of the Mexican war as he would about religion.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
one or the other of two
From this reading He wasn't especially interested in either.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He wasn't especially interested in either.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
flim-flamverb
deceive somebody
From this reading He thought there was a lot of flim-flam for women in all religion, especially in Catholicism.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for the son himself, he could as soon have quarreled about the rights and wrongs of the Mexican war as he would about religion.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His parents receded still further from the traditions of the Pilgrims.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading His parents receded still further from the traditions of the Pilgrims.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As for the son himself, he could as soon have quarreled about the rights and wrongs of the Mexican war as he would about religion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for the son himself, he could as soon have quarreled about the rights and wrongs of the Mexican war as he would about religion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As for the son himself, he could as soon have quarreled about the rights and wrongs of the Mexican war as he would about religion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His parents receded still further from the traditions of the Pilgrims.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He wasn't especially interested in either.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading He thought there was a lot of flim-flam for women in all religion, especially in Catholicism.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading As for the son himself, he could as soon have quarreled about the rights and wrongs of the Mexican war as he would about religion.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His parents receded still further from the traditions of the Pilgrims.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading His parents receded still further from the traditions of the Pilgrims.
PilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading His parents receded still further from the traditions of the Pilgrims.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
quarreledverbUS /ˈkwɔːrəld/
past form of “quarrel” — have a disagreement over something
From this reading As for the son himself, he could as soon have quarreled about the rights and wrongs of the Mexican war as he would about religion.
recededverbUS /rəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “recede” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading His parents receded still further from the traditions of the Pilgrims.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading As for the son himself, he could as soon have quarreled about the rights and wrongs of the Mexican war as he would about religion.
remarkingverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading As for the son himself, he could as soon have quarreled about the rights and wrongs of the Mexican war as he would about religion.
not often
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
a male human offspring
From this reading As for the son himself, he could as soon have quarreled about the rights and wrongs of the Mexican war as he would about religion.
in the near future
From this reading As for the son himself, he could as soon have quarreled about the rights and wrongs of the Mexican war as he would about religion.
not in physical motion
From this reading His parents receded still further from the traditions of the Pilgrims.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His parents receded still further from the traditions of the Pilgrims.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought there was a lot of flim-flam for women in all religion, especially in Catholicism.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading His parents receded still further from the traditions of the Pilgrims.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading As for the son himself, he could as soon have quarreled about the rights and wrongs of the Mexican war as he would about religion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
wasn't
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From this reading He wasn't especially interested in either.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Indeed his father, being a popular horse doctor, kept his mouth shut altogether on the subject, and his mother seldom went beyond remarking that there was considerable superstition in the Catholic service and too much form to suit her.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He thought there was a lot of flim-flam for women in all religion, especially in Catholicism.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As for the son himself, he could as soon have quarreled about the rights and wrongs of the Mexican war as he would about religion.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading As for the son himself, he could as soon have quarreled about the rights and wrongs of the Mexican war as he would about religion.
