used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
Annabel
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From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
appointverbUS /əˈpɔɪnt/
create and charge with a task or function
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
Arthur'snounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/
possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
Bishop'snounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form 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 I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The rule was there in black and white for everybody to read: "If ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
CARNABY
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From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
characterised
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From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
citizenshipnounUS /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/
the status of a citizen with rights and duties
From this reading How could I claim the rights of citizenship if I did not conform to the rules of citizenship?
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading How could I claim the rights of citizenship if I did not conform to the rules of citizenship?
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
conformverbUS /kənˈfɔːrm/
be similar, be in line with
From this reading How could I claim the rights of citizenship if I did not conform to the rules of citizenship?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How could I claim the rights of citizenship if I did not conform to the rules of citizenship?
Deanerynoun
the official residence of a dean
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
every person
From this reading The rule was there in black and white for everybody to read: "If ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
exorbitantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The rule was there in black and white for everybody to read: "If ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rule was there in black and white for everybody to read: "If ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading The rule was there in black and white for everybody to read: "If ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
How
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From this reading How could I claim the rights of citizenship if I did not conform to the rules of citizenship?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading How could I claim the rights of citizenship if I did not conform to the rules of citizenship?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
ISABEL
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From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
Lowchester
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From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
joined in matrimony
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
the force of workers available
From this reading The rule was there in black and white for everybody to read: "If ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
used to form the superlative
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The rule was there in black and white for everybody to read: "If ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
not any; not one
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
née
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From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
with low volume
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The rule was there in black and white for everybody to read: "If ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
Restham
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From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
precisely, exactly
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading How could I claim the rights of citizenship if I did not conform to the rules of citizenship?
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The rule was there in black and white for everybody to read: "If ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading How could I claim the rights of citizenship if I did not conform to the rules of citizenship?
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The rule was there in black and white for everybody to read: "If ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
trespasses
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From this reading The rule was there in black and white for everybody to read: "If ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
undertakingsnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋz/
plural of “undertaking” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
unforgiven
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From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
precisely as stated
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ISABEL, _née_ CARNABY Arthur and Annabel were married very quietly at Restham Church; and, after a short honeymoon, took up their abode at The Deanery of Lowchester--a beautiful old house which fulfilled my sister's most exorbitant dreams.
a Caucasian
From this reading The rule was there in black and white for everybody to read: "If ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
Wildacre
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From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The rule was there in black and white for everybody to read: "If ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I did not appoint Arthur's successor: I felt I was too much out of touch with things spiritual to be competent to undertake so solemn a responsibility: so I gave the matter over into the Bishop's hands, and left the selection of a new rector to him.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading With the simplicity which has always characterised my views regarding that other world which is known to us as the Kingdom of Heaven, I accepted the fact that as long as Frank Wildacre was unforgiven by me I had no right to expect help from on High in any of my undertakings.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading The rule was there in black and white for everybody to read: "If ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The rule was there in black and white for everybody to read: "If ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
