Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

how long something has existed

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

Having no one else present.

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

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

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

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

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

for the reason that

From this reading Because of this he had said nothing to his brother official of his purpose, wishing to make his visit something more than an official call in the interest of the church.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Nathaniel felt that alone he could talk to Dan in a way that would have been impossible in the presence of Judge Strong, and in this he was not mistaken.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Because of this he had said nothing to his brother official of his purpose, wishing to make his visit something more than an official call in the interest of the church.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Because of this he had said nothing to his brother official of his purpose, wishing to make his visit something more than an official call in the interest of the church.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens

From this reading In the months of his work in Corinth, Dan had learned to love this old church father, whose faithfulness to the dead past and to the obsolete doctrines of his denomination, was so large an element in his religion.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Nathaniel felt that alone he could talk to Dan in a way that would have been impossible in the presence of Judge Strong, and in this he was not mistaken.

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From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith

From this reading In the months of his work in Corinth, Dan had learned to love this old church father, whose faithfulness to the dead past and to the obsolete doctrines of his denomination, was so large an element in his religion.

plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading In the months of his work in Corinth, Dan had learned to love this old church father, whose faithfulness to the dead past and to the obsolete doctrines of his denomination, was so large an element in his religion.

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

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

an abstract part of something

From this reading In the months of his work in Corinth, Dan had learned to love this old church father, whose faithfulness to the dead past and to the obsolete doctrines of his denomination, was so large an element in his religion.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

the quality of being faithful

From this reading In the months of his work in Corinth, Dan had learned to love this old church father, whose faithfulness to the dead past and to the obsolete doctrines of his denomination, was so large an element in his religion.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading In the months of his work in Corinth, Dan had learned to love this old church father, whose faithfulness to the dead past and to the obsolete doctrines of his denomination, was so large an element in his religion.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Nathaniel felt that alone he could talk to Dan in a way that would have been impossible in the presence of Judge Strong, and in this he was not mistaken.

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

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

in a hideous manner

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

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

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

property consisting of houses and land

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Nathaniel felt that alone he could talk to Dan in a way that would have been impossible in the presence of Judge Strong, and in this he was not mistaken.

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

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Because of this he had said nothing to his brother official of his purpose, wishing to make his visit something more than an official call in the interest of the church.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the months of his work in Corinth, Dan had learned to love this old church father, whose faithfulness to the dead past and to the obsolete doctrines of his denomination, was so large an element in his religion.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading In the months of his work in Corinth, Dan had learned to love this old church father, whose faithfulness to the dead past and to the obsolete doctrines of his denomination, was so large an element in his religion.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading In the months of his work in Corinth, Dan had learned to love this old church father, whose faithfulness to the dead past and to the obsolete doctrines of his denomination, was so large an element in his religion.

engage in

From this reading Because of this he had said nothing to his brother official of his purpose, wishing to make his visit something more than an official call in the interest of the church.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading Nathaniel felt that alone he could talk to Dan in a way that would have been impossible in the presence of Judge Strong, and in this he was not mistaken.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading In the months of his work in Corinth, Dan had learned to love this old church father, whose faithfulness to the dead past and to the obsolete doctrines of his denomination, was so large an element in his religion.

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

From this reading Because of this he had said nothing to his brother official of his purpose, wishing to make his visit something more than an official call in the interest of the church.

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

From this reading Nathaniel felt that alone he could talk to Dan in a way that would have been impossible in the presence of Judge Strong, and in this he was not mistaken.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Because of this he had said nothing to his brother official of his purpose, wishing to make his visit something more than an official call in the interest of the church.

no longer in use

From this reading In the months of his work in Corinth, Dan had learned to love this old church father, whose faithfulness to the dead past and to the obsolete doctrines of his denomination, was so large an element in his religion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Because of this he had said nothing to his brother official of his purpose, wishing to make his visit something more than an official call in the interest of the church.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading In the months of his work in Corinth, Dan had learned to love this old church father, whose faithfulness to the dead past and to the obsolete doctrines of his denomination, was so large an element in his religion.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Nathaniel felt that alone he could talk to Dan in a way that would have been impossible in the presence of Judge Strong, and in this he was not mistaken.

-ing form of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Because of this he had said nothing to his brother official of his purpose, wishing to make his visit something more than an official call in the interest of the church.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading In the months of his work in Corinth, Dan had learned to love this old church father, whose faithfulness to the dead past and to the obsolete doctrines of his denomination, was so large an element in his religion.

incapable of or resistant to bending

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Because of this he had said nothing to his brother official of his purpose, wishing to make his visit something more than an official call in the interest of the church.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Because of this he had said nothing to his brother official of his purpose, wishing to make his visit something more than an official call in the interest of the church.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Nathaniel felt that alone he could talk to Dan in a way that would have been impossible in the presence of Judge Strong, and in this he was not mistaken.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Because of this he had said nothing to his brother official of his purpose, wishing to make his visit something more than an official call in the interest of the church.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

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

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Because of this he had said nothing to his brother official of his purpose, wishing to make his visit something more than an official call in the interest of the church.

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

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

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

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Nathaniel felt that alone he could talk to Dan in a way that would have been impossible in the presence of Judge Strong, and in this he was not mistaken.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

belonging to which person

From this reading In the months of his work in Corinth, Dan had learned to love this old church father, whose faithfulness to the dead past and to the obsolete doctrines of his denomination, was so large an element in his religion.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Because of this he had said nothing to his brother official of his purpose, wishing to make his visit something more than an official call in the interest of the church.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In the months of his work in Corinth, Dan had learned to love this old church father, whose faithfulness to the dead past and to the obsolete doctrines of his denomination, was so large an element in his religion.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE BARRIER "As he looked at the figure so immovable, so hideously rigid and fixed in the act of proclaiming an issue that belonged to a dead age, he felt as if his heart would burst with wild rage at the whole community, people and church."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The Elder's visit to Dan was prompted not alone by the church situation, as he had come to look upon it in the conference with Judge Strong the evening before, but by the old man's regard for the young minister himself.