prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Several of the following sketches have appeared already in the _Cambridge Review_ and the _Cantab_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Several of the following sketches have appeared already in the _Cambridge Review_ and the _Cantab_.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Perhaps the friends who welcomed them then may welcome them now, on their reappearance in another and more permanent form.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Several of the following sketches have appeared already in the _Cambridge Review_ and the _Cantab_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be that episcopal supervision was less far-reaching in those days than now.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The story of “Our Rector” has been received in episcopal quarters with polite incredulity.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading DEIGHTON BELL & CO.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading Several of the following sketches have appeared already in the _Cambridge Review_ and the _Cantab_.
Cantab
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From this reading Several of the following sketches have appeared already in the _Cambridge Review_ and the _Cantab_.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading DEIGHTON BELL & CO.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It may be that episcopal supervision was less far-reaching in those days than now.
DEIGHTON
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From this reading DEIGHTON BELL & CO.
episcopaladjectiveUS /ɪˈpɪskəpəl/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church
From this reading The story of “Our Rector” has been received in episcopal quarters with polite incredulity.
far-reaching
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From this reading It may be that episcopal supervision was less far-reaching in those days than now.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Several of the following sketches have appeared already in the _Cambridge Review_ and the _Cantab_.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Perhaps the friends who welcomed them then may welcome them now, on their reappearance in another and more permanent form.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Perhaps the friends who welcomed them then may welcome them now, on their reappearance in another and more permanent form.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The story of “Our Rector” has been received in episcopal quarters with polite incredulity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Several of the following sketches have appeared already in the _Cambridge Review_ and the _Cantab_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Several of the following sketches have appeared already in the _Cambridge Review_ and the _Cantab_.
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading The story of “Our Rector” has been received in episcopal quarters with polite incredulity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be that episcopal supervision was less far-reaching in those days than now.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It may be that episcopal supervision was less far-reaching in those days than now.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Perhaps the friends who welcomed them then may welcome them now, on their reappearance in another and more permanent form.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps the friends who welcomed them then may welcome them now, on their reappearance in another and more permanent form.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Perhaps the friends who welcomed them then may welcome them now, on their reappearance in another and more permanent form.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Several of the following sketches have appeared already in the _Cambridge Review_ and the _Cantab_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps the friends who welcomed them then may welcome them now, on their reappearance in another and more permanent form.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The story of “Our Rector” has been received in episcopal quarters with polite incredulity.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the friends who welcomed them then may welcome them now, on their reappearance in another and more permanent form.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Perhaps the friends who welcomed them then may welcome them now, on their reappearance in another and more permanent form.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading The story of “Our Rector” has been received in episcopal quarters with polite incredulity.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The story of “Our Rector” has been received in episcopal quarters with polite incredulity.
reappearancenounUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrəns/
the event of something appearing again
From this reading Perhaps the friends who welcomed them then may welcome them now, on their reappearance in another and more permanent form.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The story of “Our Rector” has been received in episcopal quarters with polite incredulity.
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The story of “Our Rector” has been received in episcopal quarters with polite incredulity.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Several of the following sketches have appeared already in the _Cambridge Review_ and the _Cantab_.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of the following sketches have appeared already in the _Cambridge Review_ and the _Cantab_.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Several of the following sketches have appeared already in the _Cambridge Review_ and the _Cantab_.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The story of “Our Rector” has been received in episcopal quarters with polite incredulity.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading It may be that episcopal supervision was less far-reaching in those days than now.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It may be that episcopal supervision was less far-reaching in those days than now.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be that episcopal supervision was less far-reaching in those days than now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Several of the following sketches have appeared already in the _Cambridge Review_ and the _Cantab_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps the friends who welcomed them then may welcome them now, on their reappearance in another and more permanent form.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perhaps the friends who welcomed them then may welcome them now, on their reappearance in another and more permanent form.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Perhaps the friends who welcomed them then may welcome them now, on their reappearance in another and more permanent form.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It may be that episcopal supervision was less far-reaching in those days than now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may be that episcopal supervision was less far-reaching in those days than now.
accept gladly
From this reading Perhaps the friends who welcomed them then may welcome them now, on their reappearance in another and more permanent form.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Perhaps the friends who welcomed them then may welcome them now, on their reappearance in another and more permanent form.
which person or people
From this reading Perhaps the friends who welcomed them then may welcome them now, on their reappearance in another and more permanent form.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The story of “Our Rector” has been received in episcopal quarters with polite incredulity.
