used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “As if a body could be a Christian without being a Calvinist,” said she.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Whereupon the worthy couple laughed at a tenet which, being liable to a double construction, has always been dangerous to the common people of Scotland.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Why should I kiss another man because I’m a Calvinist?”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “But what do ye mean, David--are ye crazy?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “As if a body could be a Christian without being a Calvinist,” said she.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whereupon the worthy couple laughed at a tenet which, being liable to a double construction, has always been dangerous to the common people of Scotland.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “As if a body could be a Christian without being a Calvinist,” said she.
for the reason that
From this reading Why should I kiss another man because I’m a Calvinist?”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Whereupon the worthy couple laughed at a tenet which, being liable to a double construction, has always been dangerous to the common people of Scotland.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “As if a body could be a Christian without being a Calvinist,” said she.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading “As if a body could be a Christian without being a Calvinist,” said she.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But what do ye mean, David--are ye crazy?
CalvinistnounUS /ˈkælvənəst/
an adherent of the theological doctrines of John Calvin
From this reading “As if a body could be a Christian without being a Calvinist,” said she.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading “As if a body could be a Christian without being a Calvinist,” said she.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Whereupon the worthy couple laughed at a tenet which, being liable to a double construction, has always been dangerous to the common people of Scotland.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Whereupon the worthy couple laughed at a tenet which, being liable to a double construction, has always been dangerous to the common people of Scotland.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “As if a body could be a Christian without being a Calvinist,” said she.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Whereupon the worthy couple laughed at a tenet which, being liable to a double construction, has always been dangerous to the common people of Scotland.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading “But what do ye mean, David--are ye crazy?
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Whereupon the worthy couple laughed at a tenet which, being liable to a double construction, has always been dangerous to the common people of Scotland.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading “But what do ye mean, David--are ye crazy?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “But what do ye mean, David--are ye crazy?
increase twofold
From this reading Whereupon the worthy couple laughed at a tenet which, being liable to a double construction, has always been dangerous to the common people of Scotland.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whereupon the worthy couple laughed at a tenet which, being liable to a double construction, has always been dangerous to the common people of Scotland.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Nae sin, nae salvation,” said he.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Why should I kiss another man because I’m a Calvinist?”
I'm
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From this reading Why should I kiss another man because I’m a Calvinist?”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “As if a body could be a Christian without being a Calvinist,” said she.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Why should I kiss another man because I’m a Calvinist?”
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Whereupon the worthy couple laughed at a tenet which, being liable to a double construction, has always been dangerous to the common people of Scotland.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading Whereupon the worthy couple laughed at a tenet which, being liable to a double construction, has always been dangerous to the common people of Scotland.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Why should I kiss another man because I’m a Calvinist?”
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “But what do ye mean, David--are ye crazy?
Nae
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From this reading “Nae sin, nae salvation,” said he.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whereupon the worthy couple laughed at a tenet which, being liable to a double construction, has always been dangerous to the common people of Scotland.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Whereupon the worthy couple laughed at a tenet which, being liable to a double construction, has always been dangerous to the common people of Scotland.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “As if a body could be a Christian without being a Calvinist,” said she.
salvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading “Nae sin, nae salvation,” said he.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Whereupon the worthy couple laughed at a tenet which, being liable to a double construction, has always been dangerous to the common people of Scotland.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “As if a body could be a Christian without being a Calvinist,” said she.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should I kiss another man because I’m a Calvinist?”
estrangement from god
From this reading “Nae sin, nae salvation,” said he.
tenetnounUS /ˈtenət/
a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
From this reading Whereupon the worthy couple laughed at a tenet which, being liable to a double construction, has always been dangerous to the common people of Scotland.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whereupon the worthy couple laughed at a tenet which, being liable to a double construction, has always been dangerous to the common people of Scotland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whereupon the worthy couple laughed at a tenet which, being liable to a double construction, has always been dangerous to the common people of Scotland.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “But what do ye mean, David--are ye crazy?
Whereupon
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From this reading Whereupon the worthy couple laughed at a tenet which, being liable to a double construction, has always been dangerous to the common people of Scotland.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whereupon the worthy couple laughed at a tenet which, being liable to a double construction, has always been dangerous to the common people of Scotland.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why should I kiss another man because I’m a Calvinist?”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “As if a body could be a Christian without being a Calvinist,” said she.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Whereupon the worthy couple laughed at a tenet which, being liable to a double construction, has always been dangerous to the common people of Scotland.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “But what do ye mean, David--are ye crazy?
