used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus the Christian Church is rightfully a watchful Body, a militant Force, preaches the weakness of man and cries "Ora continenter!"
ablestadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəlst/
superlative of “able” — (usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The elements that conduce to reaction and recoil are sometimes fatal to the best proposed and ablest evolved schemes of man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The elements that conduce to reaction and recoil are sometimes fatal to the best proposed and ablest evolved schemes of man.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The elements that conduce to reaction and recoil are sometimes fatal to the best proposed and ablest evolved schemes of man.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The elements that conduce to reaction and recoil are sometimes fatal to the best proposed and ablest evolved schemes of man.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Thus the Christian Church is rightfully a watchful Body, a militant Force, preaches the weakness of man and cries "Ora continenter!"
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Priests and counsellors may gravely devise; knight and maid may devoutly swear; the pious neophyte and the exalted religionist may make solemn pledge, but reaction often brings catastrophe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Priests and counsellors may gravely devise; knight and maid may devoutly swear; the pious neophyte and the exalted religionist may make solemn pledge, but reaction often brings catastrophe.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Priests and counsellors may gravely devise; knight and maid may devoutly swear; the pious neophyte and the exalted religionist may make solemn pledge, but reaction often brings catastrophe.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Thus the Christian Church is rightfully a watchful Body, a militant Force, preaches the weakness of man and cries "Ora continenter!"
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Thus the Christian Church is rightfully a watchful Body, a militant Force, preaches the weakness of man and cries "Ora continenter!"
conduceverb
be conducive to
From this reading The elements that conduce to reaction and recoil are sometimes fatal to the best proposed and ablest evolved schemes of man.
continenter
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From this reading Thus the Christian Church is rightfully a watchful Body, a militant Force, preaches the weakness of man and cries "Ora continenter!"
counsellorsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsələrz/
plural of “counsellor” — someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading Priests and counsellors may gravely devise; knight and maid may devoutly swear; the pious neophyte and the exalted religionist may make solemn pledge, but reaction often brings catastrophe.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Thus the Christian Church is rightfully a watchful Body, a militant Force, preaches the weakness of man and cries "Ora continenter!"
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Priests and counsellors may gravely devise; knight and maid may devoutly swear; the pious neophyte and the exalted religionist may make solemn pledge, but reaction often brings catastrophe.
devoutlyadverbUS /dɪˈvaʊtli/
in a devout and pious manner
From this reading Priests and counsellors may gravely devise; knight and maid may devoutly swear; the pious neophyte and the exalted religionist may make solemn pledge, but reaction often brings catastrophe.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading The elements that conduce to reaction and recoil are sometimes fatal to the best proposed and ablest evolved schemes of man.
evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading The elements that conduce to reaction and recoil are sometimes fatal to the best proposed and ablest evolved schemes of man.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Priests and counsellors may gravely devise; knight and maid may devoutly swear; the pious neophyte and the exalted religionist may make solemn pledge, but reaction often brings catastrophe.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading The elements that conduce to reaction and recoil are sometimes fatal to the best proposed and ablest evolved schemes of man.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Thus the Christian Church is rightfully a watchful Body, a militant Force, preaches the weakness of man and cries "Ora continenter!"
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Priests and counsellors may gravely devise; knight and maid may devoutly swear; the pious neophyte and the exalted religionist may make solemn pledge, but reaction often brings catastrophe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus the Christian Church is rightfully a watchful Body, a militant Force, preaches the weakness of man and cries "Ora continenter!"
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading Priests and counsellors may gravely devise; knight and maid may devoutly swear; the pious neophyte and the exalted religionist may make solemn pledge, but reaction often brings catastrophe.
a female domestic
From this reading Priests and counsellors may gravely devise; knight and maid may devoutly swear; the pious neophyte and the exalted religionist may make solemn pledge, but reaction often brings catastrophe.
engage in
From this reading Priests and counsellors may gravely devise; knight and maid may devoutly swear; the pious neophyte and the exalted religionist may make solemn pledge, but reaction often brings catastrophe.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The elements that conduce to reaction and recoil are sometimes fatal to the best proposed and ablest evolved schemes of man.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Priests and counsellors may gravely devise; knight and maid may devoutly swear; the pious neophyte and the exalted religionist may make solemn pledge, but reaction often brings catastrophe.
militantadjectiveUS /ˈmɪlətənt/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading Thus the Christian Church is rightfully a watchful Body, a militant Force, preaches the weakness of man and cries "Ora continenter!"
neophytenounUS /ˈniːəfaɪt/
a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously
From this reading Priests and counsellors may gravely devise; knight and maid may devoutly swear; the pious neophyte and the exalted religionist may make solemn pledge, but reaction often brings catastrophe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The elements that conduce to reaction and recoil are sometimes fatal to the best proposed and ablest evolved schemes of man.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Priests and counsellors may gravely devise; knight and maid may devoutly swear; the pious neophyte and the exalted religionist may make solemn pledge, but reaction often brings catastrophe.
OranounUS /ˈɔːrə/
plural of “os” — a mouth or mouthlike opening
From this reading Thus the Christian Church is rightfully a watchful Body, a militant Force, preaches the weakness of man and cries "Ora continenter!"
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading Priests and counsellors may gravely devise; knight and maid may devoutly swear; the pious neophyte and the exalted religionist may make solemn pledge, but reaction often brings catastrophe.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading Priests and counsellors may gravely devise; knight and maid may devoutly swear; the pious neophyte and the exalted religionist may make solemn pledge, but reaction often brings catastrophe.
preachesverbUS /ˈpriːtʃɪz/
third-person singular of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading Thus the Christian Church is rightfully a watchful Body, a militant Force, preaches the weakness of man and cries "Ora continenter!"
PriestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Priests and counsellors may gravely devise; knight and maid may devoutly swear; the pious neophyte and the exalted religionist may make solemn pledge, but reaction often brings catastrophe.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The elements that conduce to reaction and recoil are sometimes fatal to the best proposed and ablest evolved schemes of man.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading The elements that conduce to reaction and recoil are sometimes fatal to the best proposed and ablest evolved schemes of man.
RECOILverbUS /riˈkɔɪl/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading THE RECOIL.
religionistnounUS /riˈlɪdʒənɪst/
a person addicted to religion or a religious zealot
From this reading Priests and counsellors may gravely devise; knight and maid may devoutly swear; the pious neophyte and the exalted religionist may make solemn pledge, but reaction often brings catastrophe.
rightfullyadverbUS /ˈraɪtfəli/
by right
From this reading Thus the Christian Church is rightfully a watchful Body, a militant Force, preaches the weakness of man and cries "Ora continenter!"
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The elements that conduce to reaction and recoil are sometimes fatal to the best proposed and ablest evolved schemes of man.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Priests and counsellors may gravely devise; knight and maid may devoutly swear; the pious neophyte and the exalted religionist may make solemn pledge, but reaction often brings catastrophe.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The elements that conduce to reaction and recoil are sometimes fatal to the best proposed and ablest evolved schemes of man.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading Priests and counsellors may gravely devise; knight and maid may devoutly swear; the pious neophyte and the exalted religionist may make solemn pledge, but reaction often brings catastrophe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The elements that conduce to reaction and recoil are sometimes fatal to the best proposed and ablest evolved schemes of man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RECOIL.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the Christian Church is rightfully a watchful Body, a militant Force, preaches the weakness of man and cries "Ora continenter!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The elements that conduce to reaction and recoil are sometimes fatal to the best proposed and ablest evolved schemes of man.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Thus the Christian Church is rightfully a watchful Body, a militant Force, preaches the weakness of man and cries "Ora continenter!"
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Thus the Christian Church is rightfully a watchful Body, a militant Force, preaches the weakness of man and cries "Ora continenter!"
