used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been translated from his labors in Liverpool to a West End church in London.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
Muslim name for the one and only God
From this reading Author of _The Garden of Allah_, _Bella Donna_, _Egypt and Its Monuments_, _The Holy Land_, etc.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There he had proved hitherto an astonishing success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Author of _The Garden of Allah_, _Bella Donna_, _Egypt and Its Monuments_, _The Holy Land_, etc.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On Hospital Sundays the total sums collected from his flock were by far the largest that came from the pockets of any congregation in London.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading There he had proved hitherto an astonishing success.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of _The Garden of Allah_, _Bella Donna_, _Egypt and Its Monuments_, _The Holy Land_, etc.
for the reason that
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been translated from his labors in Liverpool to a West End church in London.
Bella
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From this reading Author of _The Garden of Allah_, _Bella Donna_, _Egypt and Its Monuments_, _The Holy Land_, etc.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On Hospital Sundays the total sums collected from his flock were by far the largest that came from the pockets of any congregation in London.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On Hospital Sundays the total sums collected from his flock were by far the largest that came from the pockets of any congregation in London.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading He had been translated from his labors in Liverpool to a West End church in London.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading On Hospital Sundays the total sums collected from his flock were by far the largest that came from the pockets of any congregation in London.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading On Hospital Sundays the total sums collected from his flock were by far the largest that came from the pockets of any congregation in London.
DonnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading Author of _The Garden of Allah_, _Bella Donna_, _Egypt and Its Monuments_, _The Holy Land_, etc.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading Author of _The Garden of Allah_, _Bella Donna_, _Egypt and Its Monuments_, _The Holy Land_, etc.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He had been translated from his labors in Liverpool to a West End church in London.
etc
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From this reading Author of _The Garden of Allah_, _Bella Donna_, _Egypt and Its Monuments_, _The Holy Land_, etc.
Evelyn
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From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading On Hospital Sundays the total sums collected from his flock were by far the largest that came from the pockets of any congregation in London.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading On Hospital Sundays the total sums collected from his flock were by far the largest that came from the pockets of any congregation in London.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had been translated from his labors in Liverpool to a West End church in London.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Author of _The Garden of Allah_, _Bella Donna_, _Egypt and Its Monuments_, _The Holy Land_, etc.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been translated from his labors in Liverpool to a West End church in London.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been translated from his labors in Liverpool to a West End church in London.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading There he had proved hitherto an astonishing success.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Author of _The Garden of Allah_, _Bella Donna_, _Egypt and Its Monuments_, _The Holy Land_, etc.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading On Hospital Sundays the total sums collected from his flock were by far the largest that came from the pockets of any congregation in London.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Author of _The Garden of Allah_, _Bella Donna_, _Egypt and Its Monuments_, _The Holy Land_, etc.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading He had been translated from his labors in Liverpool to a West End church in London.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Author of _The Garden of Allah_, _Bella Donna_, _Egypt and Its Monuments_, _The Holy Land_, etc.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On Hospital Sundays the total sums collected from his flock were by far the largest that came from the pockets of any congregation in London.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading He had been translated from his labors in Liverpool to a West End church in London.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He had been translated from his labors in Liverpool to a West End church in London.
Malling
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From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
Marcus
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From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
MonumentsnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/
plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading Author of _The Garden of Allah_, _Bella Donna_, _Egypt and Its Monuments_, _The Holy Land_, etc.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of _The Garden of Allah_, _Bella Donna_, _Egypt and Its Monuments_, _The Holy Land_, etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Hospital Sundays the total sums collected from his flock were by far the largest that came from the pockets of any congregation in London.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading On Hospital Sundays the total sums collected from his flock were by far the largest that came from the pockets of any congregation in London.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
established beyond doubt
From this reading There he had proved hitherto an astonishing success.
PsychicaladjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪkəl/
affecting or influenced by the human mind
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
ResearchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
Stepton
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From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
not in physical motion
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading There he had proved hitherto an astonishing success.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading On Hospital Sundays the total sums collected from his flock were by far the largest that came from the pockets of any congregation in London.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On Hospital Sundays the total sums collected from his flock were by far the largest that came from the pockets of any congregation in London.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of _The Garden of Allah_, _Bella Donna_, _Egypt and Its Monuments_, _The Holy Land_, etc.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he had proved hitherto an astonishing success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had been translated from his labors in Liverpool to a West End church in London.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading On Hospital Sundays the total sums collected from his flock were by far the largest that came from the pockets of any congregation in London.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading He had been translated from his labors in Liverpool to a West End church in London.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On Hospital Sundays the total sums collected from his flock were by far the largest that came from the pockets of any congregation in London.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He had been translated from his labors in Liverpool to a West End church in London.
at the time that
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When Evelyn Malling, notorious because of his sustained interest in Psychical Research and his work for Professor Stepton, first met the Rev. Marcus Harding, that well-known clergyman was still in the full flow of his many activities.
