used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had spoken with none of the formality of the priest who aims at keeping up a certain aloofness from the people.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had spoken with none of the formality of the priest who aims at keeping up a certain aloofness from the people.
aloofnessnounUS /əˈluːfnəs/
indifference by personal withdrawal
From this reading He had spoken with none of the formality of the priest who aims at keeping up a certain aloofness from the people.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading They proved that they felt this to be so when he came among them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This Mr. Wesley had spoken as brother to brother, and every phrase that he uttered meant the breaking down of another of the barriers which centuries had built up between the pulpit and the people.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This Mr. Wesley had spoken as brother to brother, and every phrase that he uttered meant the breaking down of another of the barriers which centuries had built up between the pulpit and the people.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This Mr. Wesley had spoken as brother to brother, and every phrase that he uttered meant the breaking down of another of the barriers which centuries had built up between the pulpit and the people.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had spoken with none of the formality of the priest who aims at keeping up a certain aloofness from the people.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading This Mr. Wesley had spoken as brother to brother, and every phrase that he uttered meant the breaking down of another of the barriers which centuries had built up between the pulpit and the people.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They proved that they felt this to be so when he came among them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading This Mr. Wesley had spoken as brother to brother, and every phrase that he uttered meant the breaking down of another of the barriers which centuries had built up between the pulpit and the people.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
the act of breaking something
From this reading This Mr. Wesley had spoken as brother to brother, and every phrase that he uttered meant the breaking down of another of the barriers which centuries had built up between the pulpit and the people.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading This Mr. Wesley had spoken as brother to brother, and every phrase that he uttered meant the breaking down of another of the barriers which centuries had built up between the pulpit and the people.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading This Mr. Wesley had spoken as brother to brother, and every phrase that he uttered meant the breaking down of another of the barriers which centuries had built up between the pulpit and the people.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His preaching had ceased, but the note that he had struck continued to vibrate through the valley.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They proved that they felt this to be so when he came among them.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading His preaching had ceased, but the note that he had struck continued to vibrate through the valley.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading This Mr. Wesley had spoken as brother to brother, and every phrase that he uttered meant the breaking down of another of the barriers which centuries had built up between the pulpit and the people.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He had spoken with none of the formality of the priest who aims at keeping up a certain aloofness from the people.
without stop or interruption
From this reading His preaching had ceased, but the note that he had struck continued to vibrate through the valley.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This Mr. Wesley had spoken as brother to brother, and every phrase that he uttered meant the breaking down of another of the barriers which centuries had built up between the pulpit and the people.
ejaculated
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From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This Mr. Wesley had spoken as brother to brother, and every phrase that he uttered meant the breaking down of another of the barriers which centuries had built up between the pulpit and the people.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading They proved that they felt this to be so when he came among them.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading He had spoken with none of the formality of the priest who aims at keeping up a certain aloofness from the people.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had spoken with none of the formality of the priest who aims at keeping up a certain aloofness from the people.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His preaching had ceased, but the note that he had struck continued to vibrate through the valley.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His preaching had ceased, but the note that he had struck continued to vibrate through the valley.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His preaching had ceased, but the note that he had struck continued to vibrate through the valley.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
conformity or harmony
From this reading He had spoken with none of the formality of the priest who aims at keeping up a certain aloofness from the people.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This Mr. Wesley had spoken as brother to brother, and every phrase that he uttered meant the breaking down of another of the barriers which centuries had built up between the pulpit and the people.
come together
From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
a form of address for a man
From this reading This Mr. Wesley had spoken as brother to brother, and every phrase that he uttered meant the breaking down of another of the barriers which centuries had built up between the pulpit and the people.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
not one, and not any
From this reading He had spoken with none of the formality of the priest who aims at keeping up a certain aloofness from the people.
a brief written record
From this reading His preaching had ceased, but the note that he had struck continued to vibrate through the valley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had spoken with none of the formality of the priest who aims at keeping up a certain aloofness from the people.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He had spoken with none of the formality of the priest who aims at keeping up a certain aloofness from the people.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading This Mr. Wesley had spoken as brother to brother, and every phrase that he uttered meant the breaking down of another of the barriers which centuries had built up between the pulpit and the people.
preachingnounUS /ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading His preaching had ceased, but the note that he had struck continued to vibrate through the valley.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading He had spoken with none of the formality of the priest who aims at keeping up a certain aloofness from the people.
established beyond doubt
From this reading They proved that they felt this to be so when he came among them.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading This Mr. Wesley had spoken as brother to brother, and every phrase that he uttered meant the breaking down of another of the barriers which centuries had built up between the pulpit and the people.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They proved that they felt this to be so when he came among them.
express in speech
From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He had spoken with none of the formality of the priest who aims at keeping up a certain aloofness from the people.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading His preaching had ceased, but the note that he had struck continued to vibrate through the valley.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His preaching had ceased, but the note that he had struck continued to vibrate through the valley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His preaching had ceased, but the note that he had struck continued to vibrate through the valley.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They proved that they felt this to be so when he came among them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They proved that they felt this to be so when he came among them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This Mr. Wesley had spoken as brother to brother, and every phrase that he uttered meant the breaking down of another of the barriers which centuries had built up between the pulpit and the people.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His preaching had ceased, but the note that he had struck continued to vibrate through the valley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His preaching had ceased, but the note that he had struck continued to vibrate through the valley.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had spoken with none of the formality of the priest who aims at keeping up a certain aloofness from the people.
communicated in words
From this reading This Mr. Wesley had spoken as brother to brother, and every phrase that he uttered meant the breaking down of another of the barriers which centuries had built up between the pulpit and the people.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading His preaching had ceased, but the note that he had struck continued to vibrate through the valley.
vibrateverbUS /ˈvaɪbreɪt/
shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading His preaching had ceased, but the note that he had struck continued to vibrate through the valley.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
WesleynounUS /ˈwesli/
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading This Mr. Wesley had spoken as brother to brother, and every phrase that he uttered meant the breaking down of another of the barriers which centuries had built up between the pulpit and the people.
at the time that
From this reading They proved that they felt this to be so when he came among them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This Mr. Wesley had spoken as brother to brother, and every phrase that he uttered meant the breaking down of another of the barriers which centuries had built up between the pulpit and the people.
which person or people
From this reading He had spoken with none of the formality of the priest who aims at keeping up a certain aloofness from the people.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had spoken with none of the formality of the priest who aims at keeping up a certain aloofness from the people.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Warm hands were stretched out to meet his own--words of blessing were ejaculated by such as were able to speak; but infinitely more eloquent were the mute expressions of the feeling of the multitude.
