used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His countenance was stern, absorbed; as that of a man who is not altogether at peace with himself.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading His countenance was stern, absorbed; as that of a man who is not altogether at peace with himself.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Not an official part in the service was Mr. Yorke taking, that afternoon; the duty was being performed by the head-master, whose week it was to take it.
(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 Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His countenance was stern, absorbed; as that of a man who is not altogether at peace with himself.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The greatest divine that the Church can boast, is not always free from them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not an official part in the service was Mr. Yorke taking, that afternoon; the duty was being performed by the head-master, whose week it was to take it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Yorke, in his surplice and hood, stood in his stall in the cathedral.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His countenance was stern, absorbed; as that of a man who is not altogether at peace with himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His countenance was stern, absorbed; as that of a man who is not altogether at peace with himself.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Not an official part in the service was Mr. Yorke taking, that afternoon; the duty was being performed by the head-master, whose week it was to take it.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading The greatest divine that the Church can boast, is not always free from them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not an official part in the service was Mr. Yorke taking, that afternoon; the duty was being performed by the head-master, whose week it was to take it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The greatest divine that the Church can boast, is not always free from them.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Yorke, in his surplice and hood, stood in his stall in the cathedral.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The greatest divine that the Church can boast, is not always free from them.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading His countenance was stern, absorbed; as that of a man who is not altogether at peace with himself.
emanating from God
From this reading The greatest divine that the Church can boast, is not always free from them.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Not an official part in the service was Mr. Yorke taking, that afternoon; the duty was being performed by the head-master, whose week it was to take it.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The greatest divine that the Church can boast, is not always free from them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The greatest divine that the Church can boast, is not always free from them.
highest in quality
From this reading The greatest divine that the Church can boast, is not always free from them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
head-master
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From this reading Not an official part in the service was Mr. Yorke taking, that afternoon; the duty was being performed by the head-master, whose week it was to take it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His countenance was stern, absorbed; as that of a man who is not altogether at peace with himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Yorke, in his surplice and hood, stood in his stall in the cathedral.
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Yorke, in his surplice and hood, stood in his stall in the cathedral.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Yorke, in his surplice and hood, stood in his stall in the cathedral.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His countenance was stern, absorbed; as that of a man who is not altogether at peace with himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not an official part in the service was Mr. Yorke taking, that afternoon; the duty was being performed by the head-master, whose week it was to take it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His countenance was stern, absorbed; as that of a man who is not altogether at peace with himself.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Yorke, in his surplice and hood, stood in his stall in the cathedral.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His countenance was stern, absorbed; as that of a man who is not altogether at peace with himself.
obtrudeverbUS /əbˈtruːd/
push to thrust outward
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His countenance was stern, absorbed; as that of a man who is not altogether at peace with himself.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Not an official part in the service was Mr. Yorke taking, that afternoon; the duty was being performed by the head-master, whose week it was to take it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading His countenance was stern, absorbed; as that of a man who is not altogether at peace with himself.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Not an official part in the service was Mr. Yorke taking, that afternoon; the duty was being performed by the head-master, whose week it was to take it.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Yorke, in his surplice and hood, stood in his stall in the cathedral.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
stallnounUS /stɔːl/
a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Yorke, in his surplice and hood, stood in his stall in the cathedral.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading His countenance was stern, absorbed; as that of a man who is not altogether at peace with himself.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Yorke, in his surplice and hood, stood in his stall in the cathedral.
surplicenoun
a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Yorke, in his surplice and hood, stood in his stall in the cathedral.
carry out
From this reading Not an official part in the service was Mr. Yorke taking, that afternoon; the duty was being performed by the head-master, whose week it was to take it.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His countenance was stern, absorbed; as that of a man who is not altogether at peace with himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Yorke, in his surplice and hood, stood in his stall in the cathedral.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The greatest divine that the Church can boast, is not always free from them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His countenance was stern, absorbed; as that of a man who is not altogether at peace with himself.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Not an official part in the service was Mr. Yorke taking, that afternoon; the duty was being performed by the head-master, whose week it was to take it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
which person or people
From this reading His countenance was stern, absorbed; as that of a man who is not altogether at peace with himself.
belonging to which person
From this reading Not an official part in the service was Mr. Yorke taking, that afternoon; the duty was being performed by the head-master, whose week it was to take it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His countenance was stern, absorbed; as that of a man who is not altogether at peace with himself.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading Let us hope that he was absorbed in the sacred service in which he was taking a part: but we all know, to our cost, that the spirit will wander at these times, and worldly thoughts obtrude themselves.
Yorke
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From this reading The Rev. Mr. Yorke, in his surplice and hood, stood in his stall in the cathedral.
