used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading One of the large dogs came and fawned upon him, and all the rest were silent; for it is wonderful how soon and easily he accustomed all creatures to his influence.
(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 The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
apostlenounUS /əˈpɑːsəl/
an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Five minutes brought Mr. Filmer to the door of the Grange, and he looked over that side of the house for a light, but in vain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Five minutes brought Mr. Filmer to the door of the Grange, and he looked over that side of the house for a light, but in vain.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One of the large dogs came and fawned upon him, and all the rest were silent; for it is wonderful how soon and easily he accustomed all creatures to his influence.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The versatility of the genius of the Roman church is one of its most dangerous qualities.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading One of the large dogs came and fawned upon him, and all the rest were silent; for it is wonderful how soon and easily he accustomed all creatures to his influence.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The versatility of the genius of the Roman church is one of its most dangerous qualities.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading One of the large dogs came and fawned upon him, and all the rest were silent; for it is wonderful how soon and easily he accustomed all creatures to his influence.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Five minutes brought Mr. Filmer to the door of the Grange, and he looked over that side of the house for a light, but in vain.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading One of the large dogs came and fawned upon him, and all the rest were silent; for it is wonderful how soon and easily he accustomed all creatures to his influence.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
fawned
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From this reading One of the large dogs came and fawned upon him, and all the rest were silent; for it is wonderful how soon and easily he accustomed all creatures to his influence.
Filmer
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From this reading Five minutes brought Mr. Filmer to the door of the Grange, and he looked over that side of the house for a light, but in vain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five minutes brought Mr. Filmer to the door of the Grange, and he looked over that side of the house for a light, but in vain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading The versatility of the genius of the Roman church is one of its most dangerous qualities.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading Five minutes brought Mr. Filmer to the door of the Grange, and he looked over that side of the house for a light, but in vain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One of the large dogs came and fawned upon him, and all the rest were silent; for it is wonderful how soon and easily he accustomed all creatures to his influence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the large dogs came and fawned upon him, and all the rest were silent; for it is wonderful how soon and easily he accustomed all creatures to his influence.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Five minutes brought Mr. Filmer to the door of the Grange, and he looked over that side of the house for a light, but in vain.
how
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From this reading One of the large dogs came and fawned upon him, and all the rest were silent; for it is wonderful how soon and easily he accustomed all creatures to his influence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading One of the large dogs came and fawned upon him, and all the rest were silent; for it is wonderful how soon and easily he accustomed all creatures to his influence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The versatility of the genius of the Roman church is one of its most dangerous qualities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The versatility of the genius of the Roman church is one of its most dangerous qualities.
justifiesverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “justify” — show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One of the large dogs came and fawned upon him, and all the rest were silent; for it is wonderful how soon and easily he accustomed all creatures to his influence.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Five minutes brought Mr. Filmer to the door of the Grange, and he looked over that side of the house for a light, but in vain.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Five minutes brought Mr. Filmer to the door of the Grange, and he looked over that side of the house for a light, but in vain.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
the force of workers available
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Five minutes brought Mr. Filmer to the door of the Grange, and he looked over that side of the house for a light, but in vain.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The versatility of the genius of the Roman church is one of its most dangerous qualities.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Five minutes brought Mr. Filmer to the door of the Grange, and he looked over that side of the house for a light, but in vain.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The versatility of the genius of the Roman church is one of its most dangerous qualities.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The versatility of the genius of the Roman church is one of its most dangerous qualities.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Five minutes brought Mr. Filmer to the door of the Grange, and he looked over that side of the house for a light, but in vain.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The versatility of the genius of the Roman church is one of its most dangerous qualities.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading One of the large dogs came and fawned upon him, and all the rest were silent; for it is wonderful how soon and easily he accustomed all creatures to his influence.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading The versatility of the genius of the Roman church is one of its most dangerous qualities.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Five minutes brought Mr. Filmer to the door of the Grange, and he looked over that side of the house for a light, but in vain.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading One of the large dogs came and fawned upon him, and all the rest were silent; for it is wonderful how soon and easily he accustomed all creatures to his influence.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
in the near future
From this reading One of the large dogs came and fawned upon him, and all the rest were silent; for it is wonderful how soon and easily he accustomed all creatures to his influence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One of the large dogs came and fawned upon him, and all the rest were silent; for it is wonderful how soon and easily he accustomed all creatures to his influence.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Five minutes brought Mr. Filmer to the door of the Grange, and he looked over that side of the house for a light, but in vain.
versatilitynounUS /ˌvɜːrsəˈtɪləti/
having a wide variety of skills
From this reading The versatility of the genius of the Roman church is one of its most dangerous qualities.
precisely as stated
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One of the large dogs came and fawned upon him, and all the rest were silent; for it is wonderful how soon and easily he accustomed all creatures to his influence.
which person or people
From this reading The principle that the end justifies the means, makes it seem right to those who hold such a doctrine, to 'be all things to all men,' in a very different sense from that of the apostle.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading One of the large dogs came and fawned upon him, and all the rest were silent; for it is wonderful how soon and easily he accustomed all creatures to his influence.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
but in spite of that
From this reading Father Peter turned away to the right, and walked on; for he had yet work to do, and a somewhat different part to play before the night was done.
