used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many things were puzzling in Fairbridge, that is, puzzling to a person with a logical turn of mind.
admittedlyadverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪdli/
as acknowledged
From this reading They were admittedly engaged in a cause worthy of the highest respect and veneration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Otherwise the clergy were regarded (in very much the same light as if employed by a railroad) as the conductors of a spiritual train of cars bound for the Promised Land.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
confined by bonds
From this reading Otherwise the clergy were regarded (in very much the same light as if employed by a railroad) as the conductors of a spiritual train of cars bound for the Promised Land.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Otherwise the clergy were regarded (in very much the same light as if employed by a railroad) as the conductors of a spiritual train of cars bound for the Promised Land.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Otherwise the clergy were regarded (in very much the same light as if employed by a railroad) as the conductors of a spiritual train of cars bound for the Promised Land.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading They were admittedly engaged in a cause worthy of the highest respect and veneration.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
clergynounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒi/
in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
From this reading Otherwise the clergy were regarded (in very much the same light as if employed by a railroad) as the conductors of a spiritual train of cars bound for the Promised Land.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
conductorsnounUS /kənˈdʌktərz/
plural of “conductor” — the person who leads a musical group
From this reading Otherwise the clergy were regarded (in very much the same light as if employed by a railroad) as the conductors of a spiritual train of cars bound for the Promised Land.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For instance, nobody could say that Fairbridge people were not religious.
denominationsnounUS /dɪˌnɔːməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “denomination” — a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
derisionnounUS /dərˈɪʒən/
contemptuous laughter
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
eligibleadjectiveUS /ˈelədʒəbəl/
qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Otherwise the clergy were regarded (in very much the same light as if employed by a railroad) as the conductors of a spiritual train of cars bound for the Promised Land.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading They were admittedly engaged in a cause worthy of the highest respect and veneration.
expoundernoun
a person who explains
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
expounders
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From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
Fairbridge
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From this reading Many things were puzzling in Fairbridge, that is, puzzling to a person with a logical turn of mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For instance, nobody could say that Fairbridge people were not religious.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
the act of departing
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They were admittedly engaged in a cause worthy of the highest respect and veneration.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Otherwise the clergy were regarded (in very much the same light as if employed by a railroad) as the conductors of a spiritual train of cars bound for the Promised Land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many things were puzzling in Fairbridge, that is, puzzling to a person with a logical turn of mind.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, nobody could say that Fairbridge people were not religious.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many things were puzzling in Fairbridge, that is, puzzling to a person with a logical turn of mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Otherwise the clergy were regarded (in very much the same light as if employed by a railroad) as the conductors of a spiritual train of cars bound for the Promised Land.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Otherwise the clergy were regarded (in very much the same light as if employed by a railroad) as the conductors of a spiritual train of cars bound for the Promised Land.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading Many things were puzzling in Fairbridge, that is, puzzling to a person with a logical turn of mind.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many things were puzzling in Fairbridge, that is, puzzling to a person with a logical turn of mind.
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Many things were puzzling in Fairbridge, that is, puzzling to a person with a logical turn of mind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Otherwise the clergy were regarded (in very much the same light as if employed by a railroad) as the conductors of a spiritual train of cars bound for the Promised Land.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
no person; not anyone
From this reading For instance, nobody could say that Fairbridge people were not religious.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For instance, nobody could say that Fairbridge people were not religious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many things were puzzling in Fairbridge, that is, puzzling to a person with a logical turn of mind.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Otherwise the clergy were regarded (in very much the same light as if employed by a railroad) as the conductors of a spiritual train of cars bound for the Promised Land.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading For instance, nobody could say that Fairbridge people were not religious.
a human being
From this reading Many things were puzzling in Fairbridge, that is, puzzling to a person with a logical turn of mind.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Otherwise the clergy were regarded (in very much the same light as if employed by a railroad) as the conductors of a spiritual train of cars bound for the Promised Land.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading Many things were puzzling in Fairbridge, that is, puzzling to a person with a logical turn of mind.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Otherwise the clergy were regarded (in very much the same light as if employed by a railroad) as the conductors of a spiritual train of cars bound for the Promised Land.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Otherwise the clergy were regarded (in very much the same light as if employed by a railroad) as the conductors of a spiritual train of cars bound for the Promised Land.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading For instance, nobody could say that Fairbridge people were not religious.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading They were admittedly engaged in a cause worthy of the highest respect and veneration.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Otherwise the clergy were regarded (in very much the same light as if employed by a railroad) as the conductors of a spiritual train of cars bound for the Promised Land.
express in words
From this reading For instance, nobody could say that Fairbridge people were not religious.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Otherwise the clergy were regarded (in very much the same light as if employed by a railroad) as the conductors of a spiritual train of cars bound for the Promised Land.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Many things were puzzling in Fairbridge, that is, puzzling to a person with a logical turn of mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were admittedly engaged in a cause worthy of the highest respect and veneration.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Many things were puzzling in Fairbridge, that is, puzzling to a person with a logical turn of mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many things were puzzling in Fairbridge, that is, puzzling to a person with a logical turn of mind.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Otherwise the clergy were regarded (in very much the same light as if employed by a railroad) as the conductors of a spiritual train of cars bound for the Promised Land.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Many things were puzzling in Fairbridge, that is, puzzling to a person with a logical turn of mind.
except if; if not
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
venerationnounUS /ˌvenərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
From this reading They were admittedly engaged in a cause worthy of the highest respect and veneration.
precisely as stated
From this reading Otherwise the clergy were regarded (in very much the same light as if employed by a railroad) as the conductors of a spiritual train of cars bound for the Promised Land.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many things were puzzling in Fairbridge, that is, puzzling to a person with a logical turn of mind.
at the time that
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many things were puzzling in Fairbridge, that is, puzzling to a person with a logical turn of mind.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading They were admittedly engaged in a cause worthy of the highest respect and veneration.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was a church going community, and five denominations were represented in it; nevertheless, the professional expounders of its doctrines were held in a sort of gentle derision, that is, unless the expounder happened to be young and eligible from a matrimonial point of view, when he gained a certain fleeting distinction.
