used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TALK BY THE FIRE The Reverend Stephen Lorimer was writing his sermon for the last Sunday in Advent.
AdventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading A TALK BY THE FIRE The Reverend Stephen Lorimer was writing his sermon for the last Sunday in Advent.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading He believed in it most firmly, and the belief afforded him the keenest satisfaction.
allegoricaladjectiveUS /ˌæləˈɡɔːrəkəl/
used in or characteristic of or containing allegory
From this reading There was nothing mythical or allegorical in that subject in the opinion of the Reverend Stephen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His theme was eternal punishment and one which he considered worthy of his utmost eloquence.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading He believed in it most firmly, and the belief afforded him the keenest satisfaction.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believed in it most firmly, and the belief afforded him the keenest satisfaction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A TALK BY THE FIRE The Reverend Stephen Lorimer was writing his sermon for the last Sunday in Advent.
carefully weighed
From this reading His theme was eternal punishment and one which he considered worthy of his utmost eloquence.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading His theme was eternal punishment and one which he considered worthy of his utmost eloquence.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading His theme was eternal punishment and one which he considered worthy of his utmost eloquence.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A TALK BY THE FIRE The Reverend Stephen Lorimer was writing his sermon for the last Sunday in Advent.
with resolute determination
From this reading He believed in it most firmly, and the belief afforded him the keenest satisfaction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A TALK BY THE FIRE The Reverend Stephen Lorimer was writing his sermon for the last Sunday in Advent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His theme was eternal punishment and one which he considered worthy of his utmost eloquence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He believed in it most firmly, and the belief afforded him the keenest satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A TALK BY THE FIRE The Reverend Stephen Lorimer was writing his sermon for the last Sunday in Advent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TALK BY THE FIRE The Reverend Stephen Lorimer was writing his sermon for the last Sunday in Advent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He believed in it most firmly, and the belief afforded him the keenest satisfaction.
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He believed in it most firmly, and the belief afforded him the keenest satisfaction.
immediately past
From this reading A TALK BY THE FIRE The Reverend Stephen Lorimer was writing his sermon for the last Sunday in Advent.
Lorimer
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From this reading A TALK BY THE FIRE The Reverend Stephen Lorimer was writing his sermon for the last Sunday in Advent.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He believed in it most firmly, and the belief afforded him the keenest satisfaction.
mythicaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪθəkəl/
based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
From this reading There was nothing mythical or allegorical in that subject in the opinion of the Reverend Stephen.
nerve-shaking
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From this reading It was a nerve-shaking sermon.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing mythical or allegorical in that subject in the opinion of the Reverend Stephen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His theme was eternal punishment and one which he considered worthy of his utmost eloquence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His theme was eternal punishment and one which he considered worthy of his utmost eloquence.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading There was nothing mythical or allegorical in that subject in the opinion of the Reverend Stephen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was nothing mythical or allegorical in that subject in the opinion of the Reverend Stephen.
the act of punishing
From this reading His theme was eternal punishment and one which he considered worthy of his utmost eloquence.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading A TALK BY THE FIRE The Reverend Stephen Lorimer was writing his sermon for the last Sunday in Advent.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He believed in it most firmly, and the belief afforded him the keenest satisfaction.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading A TALK BY THE FIRE The Reverend Stephen Lorimer was writing his sermon for the last Sunday in Advent.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading A TALK BY THE FIRE The Reverend Stephen Lorimer was writing his sermon for the last Sunday in Advent.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading There was nothing mythical or allegorical in that subject in the opinion of the Reverend Stephen.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading A TALK BY THE FIRE The Reverend Stephen Lorimer was writing his sermon for the last Sunday in Advent.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A TALK BY THE FIRE The Reverend Stephen Lorimer was writing his sermon for the last Sunday in Advent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was nothing mythical or allegorical in that subject in the opinion of the Reverend Stephen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TALK BY THE FIRE The Reverend Stephen Lorimer was writing his sermon for the last Sunday in Advent.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading His theme was eternal punishment and one which he considered worthy of his utmost eloquence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing mythical or allegorical in that subject in the opinion of the Reverend Stephen.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading His theme was eternal punishment and one which he considered worthy of his utmost eloquence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TALK BY THE FIRE The Reverend Stephen Lorimer was writing his sermon for the last Sunday in Advent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His theme was eternal punishment and one which he considered worthy of his utmost eloquence.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading His theme was eternal punishment and one which he considered worthy of his utmost eloquence.
the act of creating written works
From this reading A TALK BY THE FIRE The Reverend Stephen Lorimer was writing his sermon for the last Sunday in Advent.
