used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Let us accept," said this reverend divine, "with gratitude and joy all that Holy Church gives us; above all, her absolution.
absolutionnounUS /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/
the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
absolvedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɑːlvd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
consider or hold as true
From this reading "Let us accept," said this reverend divine, "with gratitude and joy all that Holy Church gives us; above all, her absolution.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Let us accept," said this reverend divine, "with gratitude and joy all that Holy Church gives us; above all, her absolution.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
emanating from God
From this reading "Let us accept," said this reverend divine, "with gratitude and joy all that Holy Church gives us; above all, her absolution.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
enforceverbUS /enˈfɔːrs/
ensure observance of laws and rules
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading "Let us accept," said this reverend divine, "with gratitude and joy all that Holy Church gives us; above all, her absolution.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading "Let us accept," said this reverend divine, "with gratitude and joy all that Holy Church gives us; above all, her absolution.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading "Let us accept," said this reverend divine, "with gratitude and joy all that Holy Church gives us; above all, her absolution.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
impressivenessnoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
insomuchadverb
to such an extent or degree; so
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "Let us accept," said this reverend divine, "with gratitude and joy all that Holy Church gives us; above all, her absolution.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
immediately past
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us accept," said this reverend divine, "with gratitude and joy all that Holy Church gives us; above all, her absolution.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
locumnoun
someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession
From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
not any; not one
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
papists
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
go across or through
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
penancenounUS /ˈpenəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
ProtestantnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstənt/
an adherent of Protestantism
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
pumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
Purdon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
repentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let us accept," said this reverend divine, "with gratitude and joy all that Holy Church gives us; above all, her absolution.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
sinnernounUS /ˈsɪnər/
a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
slatenounUS /sleɪt/
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
St
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From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
tenens
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From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us accept," said this reverend divine, "with gratitude and joy all that Holy Church gives us; above all, her absolution.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
at the time that
From this reading A TRUE FRIEND When Molly came out of church after morning prayers she stood in the porch to see the company pass out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
a Caucasian
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
which person or people
From this reading It was a fashionable company, consisting entirely of ladies who came from the pump room to hear the Reverend Benjamin Purdon, _locum tenens_ for the curate of St. Nicholas, read the prayers of the morning service.
wipeverbUS /waɪp/
rub with a circular motion
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Happy condition, when without penance, which the papists enforce; and without repentance, which is demanded by the Protestant faith, a sinner can every morning wipe off the sins of the last twenty-four hours and so begin another day with a robe as white as snow, no sins upon their conscience, and a sure and certain hope.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This he did with an impressiveness quite overwhelming, having a deep and musical voice, which he would roll up and down like the swelling notes of an organ, insomuch that some ladies wept every morning, while he pronounced the absolution with so much weight that every sinner present rose from her knees in the comfortable faith that her sins were absolved and washed away, and that she could now begin a new series of sins upon a clean slate.
