touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is significant to note that church figures largely in Beth's recollection of this time, but religion not at all.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is significant to note that church figures largely in Beth's recollection of this time, but religion not at all.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The Bible they read aloud to the children without expounding it, and the services they attended without comment.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
Beth'snounUS /beθs/
possessive form of “beth” — the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading It is significant to note that church figures largely in Beth's recollection of this time, but religion not at all.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was, in fact, no connection between the two in her mind.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is significant to note that church figures largely in Beth's recollection of this time, but religion not at all.
CaldwellnounUS /ˈkɔːldwel/
United States author remembered for novels about poverty and degeneration (1903-1987)
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
cantnounUS /kænt/
stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The Bible they read aloud to the children without expounding it, and the services they attended without comment.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It is significant to note that church figures largely in Beth's recollection of this time, but religion not at all.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The Bible they read aloud to the children without expounding it, and the services they attended without comment.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading There was, in fact, no connection between the two in her mind.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
DisplaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
any strong feeling
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
apart from; not including
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
expoundingnounUS /ɪkˈspaʊndɪŋ/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading The Bible they read aloud to the children without expounding it, and the services they attended without comment.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading There was, in fact, no connection between the two in her mind.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It is significant to note that church figures largely in Beth's recollection of this time, but religion not at all.
genuinelyadverbUS /ˈdʒenjəwənli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was, in fact, no connection between the two in her mind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is significant to note that church figures largely in Beth's recollection of this time, but religion not at all.
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is significant to note that church figures largely in Beth's recollection of this time, but religion not at all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is significant to note that church figures largely in Beth's recollection of this time, but religion not at all.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading It is significant to note that church figures largely in Beth's recollection of this time, but religion not at all.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading There was, in fact, no connection between the two in her mind.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
not any; not one
From this reading There was, in fact, no connection between the two in her mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is significant to note that church figures largely in Beth's recollection of this time, but religion not at all.
a brief written record
From this reading It is significant to note that church figures largely in Beth's recollection of this time, but religion not at all.
observancenounUS /əbˈzɜːrvəns/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is significant to note that church figures largely in Beth's recollection of this time, but religion not at all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
professverbUS /prəˈfes/
practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The Bible they read aloud to the children without expounding it, and the services they attended without comment.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading It is significant to note that church figures largely in Beth's recollection of this time, but religion not at all.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading It is significant to note that church figures largely in Beth's recollection of this time, but religion not at all.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading The Bible they read aloud to the children without expounding it, and the services they attended without comment.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading It is significant to note that church figures largely in Beth's recollection of this time, but religion not at all.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is significant to note that church figures largely in Beth's recollection of this time, but religion not at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was, in fact, no connection between the two in her mind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was, in fact, no connection between the two in her mind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is significant to note that church figures largely in Beth's recollection of this time, but religion not at all.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is significant to note that church figures largely in Beth's recollection of this time, but religion not at all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is significant to note that church figures largely in Beth's recollection of this time, but religion not at all.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was, in fact, no connection between the two in her mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was, in fact, no connection between the two in her mind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Both Captain and Mrs. Caldwell protested strongly against what they called cant; and they seemed to have called everything cant except an occasional cold reading aloud of the Bible on Sundays, and the bald observance of the church service.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Displays of religious emotion in everyday life they regarded as symptoms of insanity; and if they heard people discuss religion with enthusiasm, and profess to love the Lord, they were genuinely shocked.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Bible they read aloud to the children without expounding it, and the services they attended without comment.
