used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been informed as to their tenets, and had even expressed a desire to labour for their enlightenment, by way of giving local colour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
react verbally
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On hearing this Mr. Williams merely sighed, as the Budes were present.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mr. Williams asked if he might see Mr. Blake; he could impart religious consolation.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been informed as to their tenets, and had even expressed a desire to labour for their enlightenment, by way of giving local colour.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading Mr. Williams asked if he might see Mr. Blake; he could impart religious consolation.
Budes
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From this reading On hearing this Mr. Williams merely sighed, as the Budes were present.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had been informed as to their tenets, and had even expressed a desire to labour for their enlightenment, by way of giving local colour.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading He had been informed as to their tenets, and had even expressed a desire to labour for their enlightenment, by way of giving local colour.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Mr. Williams asked if he might see Mr. Blake; he could impart religious consolation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Williams asked if he might see Mr. Blake; he could impart religious consolation.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He had been informed as to their tenets, and had even expressed a desire to labour for their enlightenment, by way of giving local colour.
enlightenmentnounUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənmənt/
education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
From this reading He had been informed as to their tenets, and had even expressed a desire to labour for their enlightenment, by way of giving local colour.
divisible by two
From this reading He had been informed as to their tenets, and had even expressed a desire to labour for their enlightenment, by way of giving local colour.
communicated in words
From this reading Merton was obliged to soften this rude message, saying that unfortunately Mr. Blake was of the older faith, though he had expressed no wish for the ministrations of Father McColl.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Merton was obliged to soften this rude message, saying that unfortunately Mr. Blake was of the older faith, though he had expressed no wish for the ministrations of Father McColl.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Merton was obliged to soften this rude message, saying that unfortunately Mr. Blake was of the older faith, though he had expressed no wish for the ministrations of Father McColl.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Merton was obliged to soften this rude message, saying that unfortunately Mr. Blake was of the older faith, though he had expressed no wish for the ministrations of Father McColl.
the act of giving
From this reading He had been informed as to their tenets, and had even expressed a desire to labour for their enlightenment, by way of giving local colour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Merton was obliged to soften this rude message, saying that unfortunately Mr. Blake was of the older faith, though he had expressed no wish for the ministrations of Father McColl.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Williams asked if he might see Mr. Blake; he could impart religious consolation.
(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 On hearing this Mr. Williams merely sighed, as the Budes were present.
hell-hound
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mr. Williams asked if he might see Mr. Blake; he could impart religious consolation.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Mr. Williams asked if he might see Mr. Blake; he could impart religious consolation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He had been informed as to their tenets, and had even expressed a desire to labour for their enlightenment, by way of giving local colour.
KickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading He had been informed as to their tenets, and had even expressed a desire to labour for their enlightenment, by way of giving local colour.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading He had been informed as to their tenets, and had even expressed a desire to labour for their enlightenment, by way of giving local colour.
McColl
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From this reading Merton was obliged to soften this rude message, saying that unfortunately Mr. Blake was of the older faith, though he had expressed no wish for the ministrations of Father McColl.
and nothing more
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
MertonnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mr. Williams asked if he might see Mr. Blake; he could impart religious consolation.
ministrationsnounUS /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading Merton was obliged to soften this rude message, saying that unfortunately Mr. Blake was of the older faith, though he had expressed no wish for the ministrations of Father McColl.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Williams asked if he might see Mr. Blake; he could impart religious consolation.
not any; not one
From this reading Merton was obliged to soften this rude message, saying that unfortunately Mr. Blake was of the older faith, though he had expressed no wish for the ministrations of Father McColl.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Merton was obliged to soften this rude message, saying that unfortunately Mr. Blake was of the older faith, though he had expressed no wish for the ministrations of Father McColl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Merton was obliged to soften this rude message, saying that unfortunately Mr. Blake was of the older faith, though he had expressed no wish for the ministrations of Father McColl.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Merton was obliged to soften this rude message, saying that unfortunately Mr. Blake was of the older faith, though he had expressed no wish for the ministrations of Father McColl.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On hearing this Mr. Williams merely sighed, as the Budes were present.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On hearing this Mr. Williams merely sighed, as the Budes were present.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Mr. Williams asked if he might see Mr. Blake; he could impart religious consolation.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Merton was obliged to soften this rude message, saying that unfortunately Mr. Blake was of the older faith, though he had expressed no wish for the ministrations of Father McColl.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Merton was obliged to soften this rude message, saying that unfortunately Mr. Blake was of the older faith, though he had expressed no wish for the ministrations of Father McColl.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Williams asked if he might see Mr. Blake; he could impart religious consolation.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading On hearing this Mr. Williams merely sighed, as the Budes were present.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
softenverbUS /ˈsɑːfən/
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
From this reading Merton was obliged to soften this rude message, saying that unfortunately Mr. Blake was of the older faith, though he had expressed no wish for the ministrations of Father McColl.
sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
tenetsnounUS /ˈtenəts/
plural of “tenet” — a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
From this reading He had been informed as to their tenets, and had even expressed a desire to labour for their enlightenment, by way of giving local colour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Merton was obliged to soften this rude message, saying that unfortunately Mr. Blake was of the older faith, though he had expressed no wish for the ministrations of Father McColl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had been informed as to their tenets, and had even expressed a desire to labour for their enlightenment, by way of giving local colour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Merton was obliged to soften this rude message, saying that unfortunately Mr. Blake was of the older faith, though he had expressed no wish for the ministrations of Father McColl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Merton was obliged to soften this rude message, saying that unfortunately Mr. Blake was of the older faith, though he had expressed no wish for the ministrations of Father McColl.
precisely as stated
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had been informed as to their tenets, and had even expressed a desire to labour for their enlightenment, by way of giving local colour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On hearing this Mr. Williams merely sighed, as the Budes were present.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
which person or people
From this reading Merton carried this message, in answer to which Blake, who was in bed very sulky and sleepy, merely replied, 'Kick out the hell-hound.'
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Mr. Williams asked if he might see Mr. Blake; he could impart religious consolation.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Merton was obliged to soften this rude message, saying that unfortunately Mr. Blake was of the older faith, though he had expressed no wish for the ministrations of Father McColl.
