Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

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From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The national necessity demanded heroism--there will always be many in England to answer such a call when it comes.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

react verbally

From this reading The national necessity demanded heroism--there will always be many in England to answer such a call when it comes.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Silvester himself went into this work with the ardour of a man of twenty.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The national necessity demanded heroism--there will always be many in England to answer such a call when it comes.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

a woman whose merits were not been recognized but who then achieves sudden success and recognition

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading The national necessity demanded heroism--there will always be many in England to answer such a call when it comes.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading The national necessity demanded heroism--there will always be many in England to answer such a call when it comes.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading His sermons at Hampstead were masterpieces of eloquence; his labours at Stepney would have wearied a giant.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The national necessity demanded heroism--there will always be many in England to answer such a call when it comes.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

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From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading His sermons at Hampstead were masterpieces of eloquence; his labours at Stepney would have wearied a giant.

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From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

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From this reading His sermons at Hampstead were masterpieces of eloquence; his labours at Stepney would have wearied a giant.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His sermons at Hampstead were masterpieces of eloquence; his labours at Stepney would have wearied a giant.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading The national necessity demanded heroism--there will always be many in England to answer such a call when it comes.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Silvester himself went into this work with the ardour of a man of twenty.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Silvester himself went into this work with the ardour of a man of twenty.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

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From this reading His sermons at Hampstead were masterpieces of eloquence; his labours at Stepney would have wearied a giant.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Silvester himself went into this work with the ardour of a man of twenty.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The national necessity demanded heroism--there will always be many in England to answer such a call when it comes.

plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

From this reading His sermons at Hampstead were masterpieces of eloquence; his labours at Stepney would have wearied a giant.

worth remembering

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading The national necessity demanded heroism--there will always be many in England to answer such a call when it comes.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading The national necessity demanded heroism--there will always be many in England to answer such a call when it comes.

not any; not one

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

many times at short intervals

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

plural of “organization” — a group of people who work together

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

established beyond doubt

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading His sermons at Hampstead were masterpieces of eloquence; his labours at Stepney would have wearied a giant.

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From this reading Silvester himself went into this work with the ardour of a man of twenty.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

having a supporting base

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

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From this reading His sermons at Hampstead were masterpieces of eloquence; his labours at Stepney would have wearied a giant.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The national necessity demanded heroism--there will always be many in England to answer such a call when it comes.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The national necessity demanded heroism--there will always be many in England to answer such a call when it comes.

a special situation

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

something that causes irritation and annoyance

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Silvester himself went into this work with the ardour of a man of twenty.

not discriminating

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

the act of using

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

being of use or service

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

exhausted

From this reading His sermons at Hampstead were masterpieces of eloquence; his labours at Stepney would have wearied a giant.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Silvester himself went into this work with the ardour of a man of twenty.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His sermons at Hampstead were masterpieces of eloquence; his labours at Stepney would have wearied a giant.

at the time that

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

which person or people

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The national necessity demanded heroism--there will always be many in England to answer such a call when it comes.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading When the memorable winter came, it was a natural thing to use the resources of this mission for the purposes of that undiscriminating charity the season required; and so we had the Temple (suggested by Rupert Trevelle and other organizations not less useful).

in the company of; together with

From this reading Silvester himself went into this work with the ardour of a man of twenty.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.

a late time of life

From this reading CINDERELLA I Gordon Silvester's mission to the East, as he would call his work beyond Aldgate, was really a charity of ten years' standing, and one that often proved a thorn in the flesh to Gabrielle, who, at heart, had no great love for poor people.