Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

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

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

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

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

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 NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But he's the last bishop I should expect to help me."

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

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

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Mark exclaimed.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "But he's the last bishop I should expect to help me."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

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

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

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

From this reading "But he's the last bishop I should expect to help me."

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "But he's the last bishop I should expect to help me."

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

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

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

From this reading "But he's the last bishop I should expect to help me."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

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

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

immediately past

From this reading "But he's the last bishop I should expect to help me."

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Mark exclaimed.

possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "But he's the last bishop I should expect to help me."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "But he's the last bishop I should expect to help me."

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

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

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

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

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

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

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

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

produce a literary work

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

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

From this reading THE NEW BISHOP OF SILCHESTER The Rector of Wych thought that Mark's wisest plan if he wished to be ordained was to write and ask the Bishop of Silchester for an interview.

a late time of life

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "On the contrary," said the Rector, "you have lived in his diocese for more than five years, and if you repair to another bishop, he will certainly wonder why you didn't go first to the Bishop of Silchester."