used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The events above narrated were all prefatory of the great success accomplished by Mr. Vincent in Carlingford.
highly skilled
From this reading The events above narrated were all prefatory of the great success accomplished by Mr. Vincent in Carlingford.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
(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 The events above narrated were all prefatory of the great success accomplished by Mr. Vincent in Carlingford.
Alma
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From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
brought into existence
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The events above narrated were all prefatory of the great success accomplished by Mr. Vincent in Carlingford.
Carlingford
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From this reading The events above narrated were all prefatory of the great success accomplished by Mr. Vincent in Carlingford.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
diffusedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfjuːzd/
(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
divisible by two
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The events above narrated were all prefatory of the great success accomplished by Mr. Vincent in Carlingford.
every person
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
gladdenedadjective
made joyful
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The events above narrated were all prefatory of the great success accomplished by Mr. Vincent in Carlingford.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
hereditaryadjectiveUS /hərˈedəteri/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No shame to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
Homerton
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From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
housekeepingnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The events above narrated were all prefatory of the great success accomplished by Mr. Vincent in Carlingford.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
and nothing more
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
immediately past
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
MaternounUS /ˈmɑːtər/
an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The events above narrated were all prefatory of the great success accomplished by Mr. Vincent in Carlingford.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading The events above narrated were all prefatory of the great success accomplished by Mr. Vincent in Carlingford.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
not any; not one
From this reading No shame to him.
NonconformistnounUS /ˌnɑːnkənˈfɔːrmɪst/
a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The events above narrated were all prefatory of the great success accomplished by Mr. Vincent in Carlingford.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
prefatoryadjective
serving as an introduction or preface
From this reading The events above narrated were all prefatory of the great success accomplished by Mr. Vincent in Carlingford.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
quickenverbUS /ˈkwɪkən/
move faster
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
reinstateverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/
restore to the previous state or rank
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
repealnounUS /rɪˈpiːl/
the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
only a very short time before
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading No shame to him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The events above narrated were all prefatory of the great success accomplished by Mr. Vincent in Carlingford.
summer-party
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From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
TestnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The events above narrated were all prefatory of the great success accomplished by Mr. Vincent in Carlingford.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
TolerationnounUS /ˌtɑːlərˈeɪʃən/
a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading An attempt on the part of the Government to repeal the Toleration Act, or reinstate the Test, could scarcely have produced a more permanent and rapid effect than Lady Western's neglect, and the total ignorance of Mr. Vincent displayed by polite society in Carlingford.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
Vincent
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From this reading The events above narrated were all prefatory of the great success accomplished by Mr. Vincent in Carlingford.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading That event threw the young Nonconformist into just the state of mind which was wanted to quicken all the prejudices of his education, and give individual force to all the hereditary limits of thought in which he had been born.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The events above narrated were all prefatory of the great success accomplished by Mr. Vincent in Carlingford.
Western'snounUS /ˈwestərnz/
possessive form of “western” — a film about life in the western United States during the period of exploration and development
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Indeed, the date of the young minister's fame--fame which, as everybody acquainted with that town must be aware, was widely diffused beyond Carlingford itself, and even reached the metropolis, and gladdened his _Alma Mater_ at Homerton--might almost be fixed by a reference to Lady Western's housekeeping book, if she kept any, and the date of her last summer-party.
