used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUBTRACTION Mark had not spent a more unhappy Easter since the days of Haverton House.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
amendverbUS /əˈmend/
make amendments to
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Brother Mark," said Brother Augustine, on the morning of Palm Sunday, "_did_ you notice that ghastly split infinitive in the last versicle at Compline?
AugustinenounUS /ˈɑːɡəstiːn/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)
From this reading "Brother Mark," said Brother Augustine, on the morning of Palm Sunday, "_did_ you notice that ghastly split infinitive in the last versicle at Compline?
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Brother Mark," said Brother Augustine, on the morning of Palm Sunday, "_did_ you notice that ghastly split infinitive in the last versicle at Compline?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
can't
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From this reading _To duly keep._ I can't think why we don't say the Office in Latin."
Complinenoun
last of the seven canonical hours just before retiring
From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SUBTRACTION Mark had not spent a more unhappy Easter since the days of Haverton House.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Brother Mark," said Brother Augustine, on the morning of Palm Sunday, "_did_ you notice that ghastly split infinitive in the last versicle at Compline?
don't
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From this reading _To duly keep._ I can't think why we don't say the Office in Latin."
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading SUBTRACTION Mark had not spent a more unhappy Easter since the days of Haverton House.
excommunicationnounUS /ˌekskəmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the state of being excommunicated
From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
fastsnounUS /fæsts/
plural of “fast” — abstaining from food
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading "Brother Mark," said Brother Augustine, on the morning of Palm Sunday, "_did_ you notice that ghastly split infinitive in the last versicle at Compline?
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SUBTRACTION Mark had not spent a more unhappy Easter since the days of Haverton House.
Haverton
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From this reading SUBTRACTION Mark had not spent a more unhappy Easter since the days of Haverton House.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SUBTRACTION Mark had not spent a more unhappy Easter since the days of Haverton House.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _To duly keep._ I can't think why we don't say the Office in Latin."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
infinitivenounUS /ˌɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/
the uninflected form of the verb
From this reading "Brother Mark," said Brother Augustine, on the morning of Palm Sunday, "_did_ you notice that ghastly split infinitive in the last versicle at Compline?
ironynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
immediately past
From this reading "Brother Mark," said Brother Augustine, on the morning of Palm Sunday, "_did_ you notice that ghastly split infinitive in the last versicle at Compline?
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading _To duly keep._ I can't think why we don't say the Office in Latin."
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
attach a tag or label to
From this reading SUBTRACTION Mark had not spent a more unhappy Easter since the days of Haverton House.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SUBTRACTION Mark had not spent a more unhappy Easter since the days of Haverton House.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Brother Mark," said Brother Augustine, on the morning of Palm Sunday, "_did_ you notice that ghastly split infinitive in the last versicle at Compline?
used to form the superlative
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SUBTRACTION Mark had not spent a more unhappy Easter since the days of Haverton House.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "Brother Mark," said Brother Augustine, on the morning of Palm Sunday, "_did_ you notice that ghastly split infinitive in the last versicle at Compline?
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUBTRACTION Mark had not spent a more unhappy Easter since the days of Haverton House.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading _To duly keep._ I can't think why we don't say the Office in Latin."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
PalmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading "Brother Mark," said Brother Augustine, on the morning of Palm Sunday, "_did_ you notice that ghastly split infinitive in the last versicle at Compline?
PaschaladjectiveUS /ˈpæʃəl/
of or relating to Passover or Easter
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
responsesnounUS /rɪˈspɑːnsɪz/
plural of “response” — a result
From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
precisely, exactly
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Brother Mark," said Brother Augustine, on the morning of Palm Sunday, "_did_ you notice that ghastly split infinitive in the last versicle at Compline?
SaintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
express in words
From this reading _To duly keep._ I can't think why we don't say the Office in Latin."
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading SUBTRACTION Mark had not spent a more unhappy Easter since the days of Haverton House.
sinfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnfəl/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading SUBTRACTION Mark had not spent a more unhappy Easter since the days of Haverton House.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading "Brother Mark," said Brother Augustine, on the morning of Palm Sunday, "_did_ you notice that ghastly split infinitive in the last versicle at Compline?
SUBTRACTIONnounUS /səbˈtrækʃən/
an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
From this reading SUBTRACTION Mark had not spent a more unhappy Easter since the days of Haverton House.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading "Brother Mark," said Brother Augustine, on the morning of Palm Sunday, "_did_ you notice that ghastly split infinitive in the last versicle at Compline?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUBTRACTION Mark had not spent a more unhappy Easter since the days of Haverton House.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _To duly keep._ I can't think why we don't say the Office in Latin."
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading SUBTRACTION Mark had not spent a more unhappy Easter since the days of Haverton House.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
versiclenoun
a short verse said or sung by a priest or minister in public worship and followed by a response from the congregation
From this reading "Brother Mark," said Brother Augustine, on the morning of Palm Sunday, "_did_ you notice that ghastly split infinitive in the last versicle at Compline?
versicles
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From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _V. O King most Blessed, govern Thy servants in the right way._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._ _V. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives._ _R. O King most Blessed, govern Thy Saints in the right way._ _V. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast._ _R. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed._
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _To duly keep._ I can't think why we don't say the Office in Latin."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He was oppressed by the sense of excommunication that brooded over the Abbey, and on the Saturday of Passion Week the versicles and responses of the proper Compline had a dreadful irony.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _To duly keep._ I can't think why we don't say the Office in Latin."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Brother Mark," said Brother Augustine, on the morning of Palm Sunday, "_did_ you notice that ghastly split infinitive in the last versicle at Compline?
