adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Luther had been orthodox once, Savonarola also: in appearance neither was more canonical than the new rector.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
analyticaladjectiveUS /ˌænəˈlɪtɪkəl/
using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole--intellectual or substantial--into its elemental parts or basic principles)
From this reading His congregation, for the most part, were not analytical.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Luther had been orthodox once, Savonarola also: in appearance neither was more canonical than the new rector.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE PRIMROSE PATH I Nelson Langmaid's extraordinary judgment appeared once more to be vindicated.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE PRIMROSE PATH I Nelson Langmaid's extraordinary judgment appeared once more to be vindicated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
canonicaladjectiveUS /kəˈnɑːnəkəl/
appearing in a biblical canon
From this reading Luther had been orthodox once, Savonarola also: in appearance neither was more canonical than the new rector.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading His congregation, for the most part, were not analytical.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
emphasizedadjectiveUS /ˈemfəsaɪzd/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading THE PRIMROSE PATH I Nelson Langmaid's extraordinary judgment appeared once more to be vindicated.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His congregation, for the most part, were not analytical.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His congregation, for the most part, were not analytical.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE PRIMROSE PATH I Nelson Langmaid's extraordinary judgment appeared once more to be vindicated.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Luther had been orthodox once, Savonarola also: in appearance neither was more canonical than the new rector.
incompatibilitynounUS /ˌɪnkɑːmpətɪˈbɪlɪti/
the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading THE PRIMROSE PATH I Nelson Langmaid's extraordinary judgment appeared once more to be vindicated.
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From this reading THE PRIMROSE PATH I Nelson Langmaid's extraordinary judgment appeared once more to be vindicated.
LuthernounUS /ˈluːθər/
German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)
From this reading Luther had been orthodox once, Savonarola also: in appearance neither was more canonical than the new rector.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE PRIMROSE PATH I Nelson Langmaid's extraordinary judgment appeared once more to be vindicated.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading His congregation, for the most part, were not analytical.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Luther had been orthodox once, Savonarola also: in appearance neither was more canonical than the new rector.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading THE PRIMROSE PATH I Nelson Langmaid's extraordinary judgment appeared once more to be vindicated.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Luther had been orthodox once, Savonarola also: in appearance neither was more canonical than the new rector.
NonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His congregation, for the most part, were not analytical.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading THE PRIMROSE PATH I Nelson Langmaid's extraordinary judgment appeared once more to be vindicated.
orthodoxadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
From this reading Luther had been orthodox once, Savonarola also: in appearance neither was more canonical than the new rector.
orthodoxynounUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːksi/
the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His congregation, for the most part, were not analytical.
PATHnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading THE PRIMROSE PATH I Nelson Langmaid's extraordinary judgment appeared once more to be vindicated.
pewsnounUS /pjuːz/
plural of “pew” — long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
plumesnounUS /pluːmz/
plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
PRIMROSEnounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading THE PRIMROSE PATH I Nelson Langmaid's extraordinary judgment appeared once more to be vindicated.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Luther had been orthodox once, Savonarola also: in appearance neither was more canonical than the new rector.
ruggednessnoun
the property of being big and strong
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
Savonarolanoun
Italian religious and political reformer
From this reading Luther had been orthodox once, Savonarola also: in appearance neither was more canonical than the new rector.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Luther had been orthodox once, Savonarola also: in appearance neither was more canonical than the new rector.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRIMROSE PATH I Nelson Langmaid's extraordinary judgment appeared once more to be vindicated.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been, indeed, a critical, anxious moment, emphasized by the agitation of bright feminine plumes and the shifting of masculine backs into the corners of the pews.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PRIMROSE PATH I Nelson Langmaid's extraordinary judgment appeared once more to be vindicated.
vindicatedadjectiveUS /ˈvɪndəkeɪtɪd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading THE PRIMROSE PATH I Nelson Langmaid's extraordinary judgment appeared once more to be vindicated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Luther had been orthodox once, Savonarola also: in appearance neither was more canonical than the new rector.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading None got so far as to define to themselves why there should be an apparent incompatibility between ruggedness and orthodoxy--but there were some who hoped and more who feared.
