Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading When the church bells tinkled, the Episcopalians bowed patronizingly to the Presbyterians, the Presbyterians condescendingly recognized the Methodists, the Methodists, by a slight inclination of the head, acknowledged the existence of the Catholics.

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

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

relating to or producing insensibility

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It could not, strictly, be called a Day of Rest, because there was not sufficient business during the week to make any one tired enough to need it.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It could not, strictly, be called a Day of Rest, because there was not sufficient business during the week to make any one tired enough to need it.

for the reason that

From this reading It could not, strictly, be called a Day of Rest, because there was not sufficient business during the week to make any one tired enough to need it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

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

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading When the church bells tinkled, the Episcopalians bowed patronizingly to the Presbyterians, the Presbyterians condescendingly recognized the Methodists, the Methodists, by a slight inclination of the head, acknowledged the existence of the Catholics.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading When the church bells tinkled, the Episcopalians bowed patronizingly to the Presbyterians, the Presbyterians condescendingly recognized the Methodists, the Methodists, by a slight inclination of the head, acknowledged the existence of the Catholics.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It could not, strictly, be called a Day of Rest, because there was not sufficient business during the week to make any one tired enough to need it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When the church bells tinkled, the Episcopalians bowed patronizingly to the Presbyterians, the Presbyterians condescendingly recognized the Methodists, the Methodists, by a slight inclination of the head, acknowledged the existence of the Catholics.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It could not, strictly, be called a Day of Rest, because there was not sufficient business during the week to make any one tired enough to need it.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

plural of “catholic” — a member of a Catholic church

From this reading When the church bells tinkled, the Episcopalians bowed patronizingly to the Presbyterians, the Presbyterians condescendingly recognized the Methodists, the Methodists, by a slight inclination of the head, acknowledged the existence of the Catholics.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading When the church bells tinkled, the Episcopalians bowed patronizingly to the Presbyterians, the Presbyterians condescendingly recognized the Methodists, the Methodists, by a slight inclination of the head, acknowledged the existence of the Catholics.

with condescension; in a patronizing manner

From this reading When the church bells tinkled, the Episcopalians bowed patronizingly to the Presbyterians, the Presbyterians condescendingly recognized the Methodists, the Methodists, by a slight inclination of the head, acknowledged the existence of the Catholics.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It could not, strictly, be called a Day of Rest, because there was not sufficient business during the week to make any one tired enough to need it.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This done, the excitement of the day was over.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It could not, strictly, be called a Day of Rest, because there was not sufficient business during the week to make any one tired enough to need it.

plural of “episcopalian” — a member of the Episcopal church

From this reading When the church bells tinkled, the Episcopalians bowed patronizingly to the Presbyterians, the Presbyterians condescendingly recognized the Methodists, the Methodists, by a slight inclination of the head, acknowledged the existence of the Catholics.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading This done, the excitement of the day was over.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading When the church bells tinkled, the Episcopalians bowed patronizingly to the Presbyterians, the Presbyterians condescendingly recognized the Methodists, the Methodists, by a slight inclination of the head, acknowledged the existence of the Catholics.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

being eight more than forty

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

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

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading When the church bells tinkled, the Episcopalians bowed patronizingly to the Presbyterians, the Presbyterians condescendingly recognized the Methodists, the Methodists, by a slight inclination of the head, acknowledged the existence of the Catholics.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

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

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading When the church bells tinkled, the Episcopalians bowed patronizingly to the Presbyterians, the Presbyterians condescendingly recognized the Methodists, the Methodists, by a slight inclination of the head, acknowledged the existence of the Catholics.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

engage in

From this reading It could not, strictly, be called a Day of Rest, because there was not sufficient business during the week to make any one tired enough to need it.

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 If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

a Protestant denomination founded on the principles of John Wesley and Charles Wesley

From this reading When the church bells tinkled, the Episcopalians bowed patronizingly to the Presbyterians, the Presbyterians condescendingly recognized the Methodists, the Methodists, by a slight inclination of the head, acknowledged the existence of the Catholics.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading It could not, strictly, be called a Day of Rest, because there was not sufficient business during the week to make any one tired enough to need it.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

not any; not one

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It could not, strictly, be called a Day of Rest, because there was not sufficient business during the week to make any one tired enough to need it.

according to the clock

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

the state of being disregarded or forgotten

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It could not, strictly, be called a Day of Rest, because there was not sufficient business during the week to make any one tired enough to need it.

above and across; more than

From this reading This done, the excitement of the day was over.

with condescension; in a patronizing manner

From this reading When the church bells tinkled, the Episcopalians bowed patronizingly to the Presbyterians, the Presbyterians condescendingly recognized the Methodists, the Methodists, by a slight inclination of the head, acknowledged the existence of the Catholics.

an amount of time

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

more desirable than another

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

plural of “presbyterian” — a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church

From this reading When the church bells tinkled, the Episcopalians bowed patronizingly to the Presbyterians, the Presbyterians condescendingly recognized the Methodists, the Methodists, by a slight inclination of the head, acknowledged the existence of the Catholics.

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From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading When the church bells tinkled, the Episcopalians bowed patronizingly to the Presbyterians, the Presbyterians condescendingly recognized the Methodists, the Methodists, by a slight inclination of the head, acknowledged the existence of the Catholics.

past form of “resort” — have recourse to

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It could not, strictly, be called a Day of Rest, because there was not sufficient business during the week to make any one tired enough to need it.

Identical; not different.

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading When the church bells tinkled, the Episcopalians bowed patronizingly to the Presbyterians, the Presbyterians condescendingly recognized the Methodists, the Methodists, by a slight inclination of the head, acknowledged the existence of the Catholics.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

restricted to something

From this reading It could not, strictly, be called a Day of Rest, because there was not sufficient business during the week to make any one tired enough to need it.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading It could not, strictly, be called a Day of Rest, because there was not sufficient business during the week to make any one tired enough to need it.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

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

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

in or at that place or location

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

past form of “tinkle” — make or emit a high sound

From this reading When the church bells tinkled, the Episcopalians bowed patronizingly to the Presbyterians, the Presbyterians condescendingly recognized the Methodists, the Methodists, by a slight inclination of the head, acknowledged the existence of the Catholics.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading It could not, strictly, be called a Day of Rest, because there was not sufficient business during the week to make any one tired enough to need it.

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

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

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From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

up to a particular time

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

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

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It could not, strictly, be called a Day of Rest, because there was not sufficient business during the week to make any one tired enough to need it.

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

From this reading TOOMEY GOES INTO SOMETHING Few in Prouty denied that there were forty-eight hours in the day that began about six o'clock on Saturday night and lasted until the same hour Monday morning.

at the time that

From this reading When the church bells tinkled, the Episcopalians bowed patronizingly to the Presbyterians, the Presbyterians condescendingly recognized the Methodists, the Methodists, by a slight inclination of the head, acknowledged the existence of the Catholics.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If there had been some way of taking a mild anesthetic to have carried them through this period, many no doubt would have resorted to it, for oblivion was preferable to consciousness during a Sunday in Prouty.