used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had usually prepared himself for the battle that was a rule on such occasions.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading True, he had not risen very high, but he had, at least, always been able to hold his own.
ACTSnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading THE BISHOP ACTS The conference that followed was one of grave apprehensions for the Reverend McCarthy.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Before, he had always looked forward to this occasion with considerable anxiety.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Before, he had always looked forward to this occasion with considerable anxiety.
apprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/
plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading THE BISHOP ACTS The conference that followed was one of grave apprehensions for the Reverend McCarthy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading True, he had not risen very high, but he had, at least, always been able to hold his own.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For thirty-five years he had not missed a conference; he had never come away in defeat.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He had usually prepared himself for the battle that was a rule on such occasions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading True, he had not risen very high, but he had, at least, always been able to hold his own.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before, he had always looked forward to this occasion with considerable anxiety.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading THE BISHOP ACTS The conference that followed was one of grave apprehensions for the Reverend McCarthy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, he had not risen very high, but he had, at least, always been able to hold his own.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For thirty-five years he had not missed a conference; he had never come away in defeat.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading THE BISHOP ACTS The conference that followed was one of grave apprehensions for the Reverend McCarthy.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Before, he had always looked forward to this occasion with considerable anxiety.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading For thirty-five years he had not missed a conference; he had never come away in defeat.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE BISHOP ACTS The conference that followed was one of grave apprehensions for the Reverend McCarthy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BISHOP ACTS The conference that followed was one of grave apprehensions for the Reverend McCarthy.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Before, he had always looked forward to this occasion with considerable anxiety.
death of a person
From this reading THE BISHOP ACTS The conference that followed was one of grave apprehensions for the Reverend McCarthy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before, he had always looked forward to this occasion with considerable anxiety.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before, he had always looked forward to this occasion with considerable anxiety.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading True, he had not risen very high, but he had, at least, always been able to hold his own.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had usually prepared himself for the battle that was a rule on such occasions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading True, he had not risen very high, but he had, at least, always been able to hold his own.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading True, he had not risen very high, but he had, at least, always been able to hold his own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For thirty-five years he had not missed a conference; he had never come away in defeat.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading True, he had not risen very high, but he had, at least, always been able to hold his own.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Before, he had always looked forward to this occasion with considerable anxiety.
McCarthynounUS /məˈkɑːrθi/
United States satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989)
From this reading THE BISHOP ACTS The conference that followed was one of grave apprehensions for the Reverend McCarthy.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading For thirty-five years he had not missed a conference; he had never come away in defeat.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For thirty-five years he had not missed a conference; he had never come away in defeat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For thirty-five years he had not missed a conference; he had never come away in defeat.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Before, he had always looked forward to this occasion with considerable anxiety.
something you have to do
From this reading He had usually prepared himself for the battle that was a rule on such occasions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BISHOP ACTS The conference that followed was one of grave apprehensions for the Reverend McCarthy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had usually prepared himself for the battle that was a rule on such occasions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE BISHOP ACTS The conference that followed was one of grave apprehensions for the Reverend McCarthy.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading True, he had not risen very high, but he had, at least, always been able to hold his own.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He had usually prepared himself for the battle that was a rule on such occasions.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading THE BISHOP ACTS The conference that followed was one of grave apprehensions for the Reverend McCarthy.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading True, he had not risen very high, but he had, at least, always been able to hold his own.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading He had usually prepared himself for the battle that was a rule on such occasions.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had usually prepared himself for the battle that was a rule on such occasions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BISHOP ACTS The conference that followed was one of grave apprehensions for the Reverend McCarthy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BISHOP ACTS The conference that followed was one of grave apprehensions for the Reverend McCarthy.
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading For thirty-five years he had not missed a conference; he had never come away in defeat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Before, he had always looked forward to this occasion with considerable anxiety.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before, he had always looked forward to this occasion with considerable anxiety.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, he had not risen very high, but he had, at least, always been able to hold his own.
under normal conditions
From this reading He had usually prepared himself for the battle that was a rule on such occasions.
precisely as stated
From this reading True, he had not risen very high, but he had, at least, always been able to hold his own.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BISHOP ACTS The conference that followed was one of grave apprehensions for the Reverend McCarthy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before, he had always looked forward to this occasion with considerable anxiety.
a late time of life
From this reading For thirty-five years he had not missed a conference; he had never come away in defeat.
