used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A cup of good chocolate may, indeed, afford the drinker strength and patience to undergo a bad sermon.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The advantages would be acknowledged; but then there would be a savour of Popery detected about it, that would inevitably cause its rejection.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading The advantages would be acknowledged; but then there would be a savour of Popery detected about it, that would inevitably cause its rejection.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The advantages would be acknowledged; but then there would be a savour of Popery detected about it, that would inevitably cause its rejection.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading A cup of good chocolate may, indeed, afford the drinker strength and patience to undergo a bad sermon.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I am afraid there is no chance of the fashion being introduced into England.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am afraid there is no chance of the fashion being introduced into England.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Bishops opposed it for a time, but they at length closed their eyes to the practice.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A cup of good chocolate may, indeed, afford the drinker strength and patience to undergo a bad sermon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The advantages would be acknowledged; but then there would be a savour of Popery detected about it, that would inevitably cause its rejection.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I am afraid there is no chance of the fashion being introduced into England.
BishopsnounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
plural of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading The Bishops opposed it for a time, but they at length closed their eyes to the practice.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The advantages would be acknowledged; but then there would be a savour of Popery detected about it, that would inevitably cause its rejection.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I am afraid there is no chance of the fashion being introduced into England.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The Bishops opposed it for a time, but they at length closed their eyes to the practice.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading A cup of good chocolate may, indeed, afford the drinker strength and patience to undergo a bad sermon.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading The advantages would be acknowledged; but then there would be a savour of Popery detected about it, that would inevitably cause its rejection.
drinkernounUS /ˈdrɪŋkər/
a person who drinks liquids
From this reading A cup of good chocolate may, indeed, afford the drinker strength and patience to undergo a bad sermon.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading I am afraid there is no chance of the fashion being introduced into England.
excessivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Bishops opposed it for a time, but they at length closed their eyes to the practice.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I am afraid there is no chance of the fashion being introduced into England.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Bishops opposed it for a time, but they at length closed their eyes to the practice.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A cup of good chocolate may, indeed, afford the drinker strength and patience to undergo a bad sermon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am afraid there is no chance of the fashion being introduced into England.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A cup of good chocolate may, indeed, afford the drinker strength and patience to undergo a bad sermon.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading The advantages would be acknowledged; but then there would be a savour of Popery detected about it, that would inevitably cause its rejection.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I am afraid there is no chance of the fashion being introduced into England.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading I am afraid there is no chance of the fashion being introduced into England.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am afraid there is no chance of the fashion being introduced into England.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The advantages would be acknowledged; but then there would be a savour of Popery detected about it, that would inevitably cause its rejection.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The Bishops opposed it for a time, but they at length closed their eyes to the practice.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A cup of good chocolate may, indeed, afford the drinker strength and patience to undergo a bad sermon.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
not any; not one
From this reading I am afraid there is no chance of the fashion being introduced into England.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
and nothing more
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading The Bishops opposed it for a time, but they at length closed their eyes to the practice.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading A cup of good chocolate may, indeed, afford the drinker strength and patience to undergo a bad sermon.
Poperynoun
offensive terms for the practices and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading The advantages would be acknowledged; but then there would be a savour of Popery detected about it, that would inevitably cause its rejection.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The Bishops opposed it for a time, but they at length closed their eyes to the practice.
rejectionnounUS /rɪˈdʒekʃən/
the act of rejecting something
From this reading The advantages would be acknowledged; but then there would be a savour of Popery detected about it, that would inevitably cause its rejection.
savourverb
have flavor; taste of something
From this reading The advantages would be acknowledged; but then there would be a savour of Popery detected about it, that would inevitably cause its rejection.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading A cup of good chocolate may, indeed, afford the drinker strength and patience to undergo a bad sermon.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading A cup of good chocolate may, indeed, afford the drinker strength and patience to undergo a bad sermon.
carry out
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Bishops opposed it for a time, but they at length closed their eyes to the practice.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The advantages would be acknowledged; but then there would be a savour of Popery detected about it, that would inevitably cause its rejection.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I am afraid there is no chance of the fashion being introduced into England.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Bishops opposed it for a time, but they at length closed their eyes to the practice.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ladies of Mexico are so excessively fond of chocolate, that they not only take it several times during the day, but they occasionally have it brought to them in church, and during the service.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading A cup of good chocolate may, indeed, afford the drinker strength and patience to undergo a bad sermon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The advantages would be acknowledged; but then there would be a savour of Popery detected about it, that would inevitably cause its rejection.
