used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
(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 A special tea of good things for all members of the Community was in full swing in the Refectory.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
Burchester
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From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Mrs. Phillimore was presiding at the urn at the centre table, and friends of hers at the tables at either side.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
clergynounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒi/
in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
Collyer
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From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
CommunitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The Community House of St. Philip was _en fête_.
comprisingverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
delectableadjectiveUS /dɪˈlektəbəl/
extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
one or the other of two
From this reading Mrs. Phillimore was presiding at the urn at the centre table, and friends of hers at the tables at either side.
half the width of an em
From this reading The Community House of St. Philip was _en fête_.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A special tea of good things for all members of the Community was in full swing in the Refectory.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mrs. Phillimore was presiding at the urn at the centre table, and friends of hers at the tables at either side.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A special tea of good things for all members of the Community was in full swing in the Refectory.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
fête
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From this reading The Community House of St. Philip was _en fête_.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A special tea of good things for all members of the Community was in full swing in the Refectory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
hamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
(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 Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Mrs. Phillimore was presiding at the urn at the centre table, and friends of hers at the tables at either side.
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Community House of St. Philip was _en fête_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A special tea of good things for all members of the Community was in full swing in the Refectory.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
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 A special tea of good things for all members of the Community was in full swing in the Refectory.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Phillimore was presiding at the urn at the centre table, and friends of hers at the tables at either side.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Community House of St. Philip was _en fête_.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading The Community House of St. Philip was _en fête_.
Phillimore
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From this reading Mrs. Phillimore was presiding at the urn at the centre table, and friends of hers at the tables at either side.
piesnounUS /paɪz/
plural of “pie” — dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
presidingverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Mrs. Phillimore was presiding at the urn at the centre table, and friends of hers at the tables at either side.
compacted by ironing
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
Refectorynoun
a communal dining-hall (usually in a monastery)
From this reading A special tea of good things for all members of the Community was in full swing in the Refectory.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Mrs. Phillimore was presiding at the urn at the centre table, and friends of hers at the tables at either side.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A special tea of good things for all members of the Community was in full swing in the Refectory.
St
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From this reading The Community House of St. Philip was _en fête_.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading A special tea of good things for all members of the Community was in full swing in the Refectory.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Mrs. Phillimore was presiding at the urn at the centre table, and friends of hers at the tables at either side.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Mrs. Phillimore was presiding at the urn at the centre table, and friends of hers at the tables at either side.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading A special tea of good things for all members of the Community was in full swing in the Refectory.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Community House of St. Philip was _en fête_.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A special tea of good things for all members of the Community was in full swing in the Refectory.
Todmarsh
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From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
Tony
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From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
unwillinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/
in an unwilling manner
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
urnnounUS /ɜːrn/
a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet
From this reading Mrs. Phillimore was presiding at the urn at the centre table, and friends of hers at the tables at either side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Community House of St. Philip was _en fête_.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
which person or people
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading The delectable pork pies and plates of pressed beef and ham had been carried round by Todmarsh and a little band of workers comprising several of the clergy of the neighbourhood and several West End friends, Tony Collyer, who had been unwillingly pressed into the service, among the number.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Not only was it the name day of its patron saint, but its young head had just been rendered particularly joyful by the receipt of a telegram from Burchester stating that at a further hearing the magistrates had dismissed the charge against Hopkins, and that he would reach the Community House the same evening.
