used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was composing a sermon--no doubt on the eternal lines of pre-election and the divine partiality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was composing a sermon--no doubt on the eternal lines of pre-election and the divine partiality.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He looked up, as I entered, and greeted me with a frown.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr Pugsley sat in the study of his vicarage at Market Grazing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
chronicadjectiveUS /ˈkrɑːnɪk/
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
composingnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading He was composing a sermon--no doubt on the eternal lines of pre-election and the divine partiality.
emanating from God
From this reading He was composing a sermon--no doubt on the eternal lines of pre-election and the divine partiality.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He was composing a sermon--no doubt on the eternal lines of pre-election and the divine partiality.
dyspepsianoun
a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He looked up, as I entered, and greeted me with a frown.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading He was composing a sermon--no doubt on the eternal lines of pre-election and the divine partiality.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Gaskett!” he exclaimed.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading He looked up, as I entered, and greeted me with a frown.
Gaskett
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From this reading “Gaskett!” he exclaimed.
brought together in one place
From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
GrazingnounUS /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/
the act of grazing
From this reading Mr Pugsley sat in the study of his vicarage at Market Grazing.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He looked up, as I entered, and greeted me with a frown.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was composing a sermon--no doubt on the eternal lines of pre-election and the divine partiality.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Pugsley sat in the study of his vicarage at Market Grazing.
how
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From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He looked up, as I entered, and greeted me with a frown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr Pugsley sat in the study of his vicarage at Market Grazing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
limbonounUS /ˈlɪmboʊ/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He was composing a sermon--no doubt on the eternal lines of pre-election and the divine partiality.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked up, as I entered, and greeted me with a frown.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Mr Pugsley sat in the study of his vicarage at Market Grazing.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked up, as I entered, and greeted me with a frown.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Pugsley sat in the study of his vicarage at Market Grazing.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
not any; not one
From this reading He was composing a sermon--no doubt on the eternal lines of pre-election and the divine partiality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Pugsley sat in the study of his vicarage at Market Grazing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was composing a sermon--no doubt on the eternal lines of pre-election and the divine partiality.
and nothing more
From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
partialitynounUS /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading He was composing a sermon--no doubt on the eternal lines of pre-election and the divine partiality.
pre-election
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From this reading He was composing a sermon--no doubt on the eternal lines of pre-election and the divine partiality.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
Pugsley
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From this reading Mr Pugsley sat in the study of his vicarage at Market Grazing.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mr Pugsley sat in the study of his vicarage at Market Grazing.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading He was composing a sermon--no doubt on the eternal lines of pre-election and the divine partiality.
sinecurenoun
a benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached
From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Mr Pugsley sat in the study of his vicarage at Market Grazing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr Pugsley sat in the study of his vicarage at Market Grazing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He looked up, as I entered, and greeted me with a frown.
vicaragenoun
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Mr Pugsley sat in the study of his vicarage at Market Grazing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was composing a sermon--no doubt on the eternal lines of pre-election and the divine partiality.
well-furnished
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From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He never gathered how his principles made a comfortable sinecure of his living; but a sinecure it was--a sort of well-furnished limbo, his complete enjoyment of which was only marred by a chronic dyspepsia.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He looked up, as I entered, and greeted me with a frown.
