Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading SHOWS HOW THE CROSS AND SHAMROCK WERE PERMANENTLY UNITED AFTER A LONG SEPARATION.

any specific behavior

From this reading His was a life of unceasing activity.

later than; following

From this reading SHOWS HOW THE CROSS AND SHAMROCK WERE PERMANENTLY UNITED AFTER A LONG SEPARATION.

(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 Ever mindful of his own destitute condition while an orphan deprived of both parents, all the orphans of the thickly-inhabited district that constituted his mission became objects of his special care.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

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

From this reading Ever mindful of his own destitute condition while an orphan deprived of both parents, all the orphans of the thickly-inhabited district that constituted his mission became objects of his special care.

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

From this reading SHOWS HOW THE CROSS AND SHAMROCK WERE PERMANENTLY UNITED AFTER A LONG SEPARATION.

subject to appointment

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

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

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Ever mindful of his own destitute condition while an orphan deprived of both parents, all the orphans of the thickly-inhabited district that constituted his mission became objects of his special care.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Ever mindful of his own destitute condition while an orphan deprived of both parents, all the orphans of the thickly-inhabited district that constituted his mission became objects of his special care.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Ever mindful of his own destitute condition while an orphan deprived of both parents, all the orphans of the thickly-inhabited district that constituted his mission became objects of his special care.

plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

travel across or pass over

From this reading SHOWS HOW THE CROSS AND SHAMROCK WERE PERMANENTLY UNITED AFTER A LONG SEPARATION.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading Ever mindful of his own destitute condition while an orphan deprived of both parents, all the orphans of the thickly-inhabited district that constituted his mission became objects of his special care.

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading Ever mindful of his own destitute condition while an orphan deprived of both parents, all the orphans of the thickly-inhabited district that constituted his mission became objects of his special care.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Ever mindful of his own destitute condition while an orphan deprived of both parents, all the orphans of the thickly-inhabited district that constituted his mission became objects of his special care.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

at any time

From this reading Ever mindful of his own destitute condition while an orphan deprived of both parents, all the orphans of the thickly-inhabited district that constituted his mission became objects of his special care.

plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

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

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

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

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

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

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

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From this reading SHOWS HOW THE CROSS AND SHAMROCK WERE PERMANENTLY UNITED AFTER A LONG SEPARATION.

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

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading His was a life of unceasing activity.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading SHOWS HOW THE CROSS AND SHAMROCK WERE PERMANENTLY UNITED AFTER A LONG SEPARATION.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

bearing in mind; attentive to

From this reading Ever mindful of his own destitute condition while an orphan deprived of both parents, all the orphans of the thickly-inhabited district that constituted his mission became objects of his special care.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Ever mindful of his own destitute condition while an orphan deprived of both parents, all the orphans of the thickly-inhabited district that constituted his mission became objects of his special care.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

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

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Ever mindful of his own destitute condition while an orphan deprived of both parents, all the orphans of the thickly-inhabited district that constituted his mission became objects of his special care.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

not easily borne; wearing

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading Ever mindful of his own destitute condition while an orphan deprived of both parents, all the orphans of the thickly-inhabited district that constituted his mission became objects of his special care.

plural of “orphan” — a child who has lost both parents

From this reading Ever mindful of his own destitute condition while an orphan deprived of both parents, all the orphans of the thickly-inhabited district that constituted his mission became objects of his special care.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Ever mindful of his own destitute condition while an orphan deprived of both parents, all the orphans of the thickly-inhabited district that constituted his mission became objects of his special care.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Ever mindful of his own destitute condition while an orphan deprived of both parents, all the orphans of the thickly-inhabited district that constituted his mission became objects of his special care.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

plural of “pastor” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

for a long time without essential change

From this reading SHOWS HOW THE CROSS AND SHAMROCK WERE PERMANENTLY UNITED AFTER A LONG SEPARATION.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading SHOWS HOW THE CROSS AND SHAMROCK WERE PERMANENTLY UNITED AFTER A LONG SEPARATION.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

creeping European clover having white to pink flowers and bright green leaves; naturalized in United States; widely grown for forage

From this reading SHOWS HOW THE CROSS AND SHAMROCK WERE PERMANENTLY UNITED AFTER A LONG SEPARATION.

have in common

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading SHOWS HOW THE CROSS AND SHAMROCK WERE PERMANENTLY UNITED AFTER A LONG SEPARATION.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Ever mindful of his own destitute condition while an orphan deprived of both parents, all the orphans of the thickly-inhabited district that constituted his mission became objects of his special care.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ever mindful of his own destitute condition while an orphan deprived of both parents, all the orphans of the thickly-inhabited district that constituted his mission became objects of his special care.

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

From this reading SHOWS HOW THE CROSS AND SHAMROCK WERE PERMANENTLY UNITED AFTER A LONG SEPARATION.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

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

From this reading Ever mindful of his own destitute condition while an orphan deprived of both parents, all the orphans of the thickly-inhabited district that constituted his mission became objects of his special care.

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

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading His was a life of unceasing activity.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading SHOWS HOW THE CROSS AND SHAMROCK WERE PERMANENTLY UNITED AFTER A LONG SEPARATION.

plural of “visitation” — an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

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

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading SHOWS HOW THE CROSS AND SHAMROCK WERE PERMANENTLY UNITED AFTER A LONG SEPARATION.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

during the time that

From this reading Ever mindful of his own destitute condition while an orphan deprived of both parents, all the orphans of the thickly-inhabited district that constituted his mission became objects of his special care.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.

a late time of life

From this reading Paul O'Clery had been appointed pastor of one of the principal churches in the second city in the Union, as we have before mentioned, and already the evidences of the "care of souls" with which he was charged for several years began to manifest themselves on his placid brow.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The visitations of the sick, the calls of charity, the hearing of confessions, together with the instruction of youth and the preaching of God's word,--these, the ordinary lot of pastors, constituted but a share, and not the largest one, of his onerous duties.