a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made 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 "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "That is only an ordinary occurrence with Catholics," rejoined Murty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
beatsnounUS /biːts/
a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)
From this reading "It beats all I ever heard," said Mr. Prying.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
CatholicsnounUS /ˈkæθlɪks/
plural of “catholic” — a member of a Catholic church
From this reading "That is only an ordinary occurrence with Catholics," rejoined Murty.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading THE DESERTED HOME OF THE ORPHANS.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
take in liquids
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
at any time
From this reading "It beats all I ever heard," said Mr. Prying.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
a social unit living together
From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "It beats all I ever heard," said Mr. Prying.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE DESERTED HOME OF THE ORPHANS.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It beats all I ever heard," said Mr. Prying.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is only an ordinary occurrence with Catholics," rejoined Murty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
engage in
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "It beats all I ever heard," said Mr. Prying.
Murty
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From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
O'Clery
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From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
O'Dwyer
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From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading "That is only an ordinary occurrence with Catholics," rejoined Murty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DESERTED HOME OF THE ORPHANS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
and nothing more
From this reading "That is only an ordinary occurrence with Catholics," rejoined Murty.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading "That is only an ordinary occurrence with Catholics," rejoined Murty.
ORPHANSnounUS /ˈɔːrfənz/
plural of “orphan” — a child who has lost both parents
From this reading THE DESERTED HOME OF THE ORPHANS.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
plunderedadjectiveUS /ˈplʌndərd/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
PryingnounUS /ˈpraɪɪŋ/
offensive inquisitiveness
From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "That is only an ordinary occurrence with Catholics," rejoined Murty.
restitutionnounUS /ˌrestɪˈtuːʃən/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
scorchingadjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is only an ordinary occurrence with Catholics," rejoined Murty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DESERTED HOME OF THE ORPHANS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
usefulnessnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
precisely as stated
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
which person or people
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The very robber who, while under the influence of drink and evil advice, plundered the widow O'Clery and her orphans of their money, has returned from the scorching plains of the south, in obedience to the advice of the priest to whom he confessed, to make restitution; and he has made it."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Now," said Murty O'Dwyer, one Sunday evening, as all the members of the Prying family were seated around the tea table, "will any body doubt the usefulness of confession?
in the company of; together with
From this reading "That is only an ordinary occurrence with Catholics," rejoined Murty.
