adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Therefore, the Rector's first move in launching any new scheme was to secure the approval and co-operation of his Warden.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE ESCUTCHEON CLEARED Mr. Michael Gwynne, the Mapleton storekeeper, was undoubtedly the most popular man not in the village only but in the whole township.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
CLEAREDadjectiveUS /klɪrd/
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading THE ESCUTCHEON CLEARED Mr. Michael Gwynne, the Mapleton storekeeper, was undoubtedly the most popular man not in the village only but in the whole township.
co-operation
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From this reading Therefore, the Rector's first move in launching any new scheme was to secure the approval and co-operation of his Warden.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
EpiscopaladjectiveUS /ɪˈpɪskəpəl/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church
From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
ESCUTCHEONnoun
a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
From this reading THE ESCUTCHEON CLEARED Mr. Michael Gwynne, the Mapleton storekeeper, was undoubtedly the most popular man not in the village only but in the whole township.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Therefore, the Rector's first move in launching any new scheme was to secure the approval and co-operation of his Warden.
folknounUS /foʊk/
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
giftnounUS /ɡɪft/
something acquired without compensation
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
guaranteedverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiːd/
past form of “guarantee” — give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
Gwynne
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From this reading THE ESCUTCHEON CLEARED Mr. Michael Gwynne, the Mapleton storekeeper, was undoubtedly the most popular man not in the village only but in the whole township.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Therefore, the Rector's first move in launching any new scheme was to secure the approval and co-operation of his Warden.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ESCUTCHEON CLEARED Mr. Michael Gwynne, the Mapleton storekeeper, was undoubtedly the most popular man not in the village only but in the whole township.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
launchingnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading Therefore, the Rector's first move in launching any new scheme was to secure the approval and co-operation of his Warden.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE ESCUTCHEON CLEARED Mr. Michael Gwynne, the Mapleton storekeeper, was undoubtedly the most popular man not in the village only but in the whole township.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
Mapleton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ESCUTCHEON CLEARED Mr. Michael Gwynne, the Mapleton storekeeper, was undoubtedly the most popular man not in the village only but in the whole township.
MichaelnounUS /ˈmaɪkəl/
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading THE ESCUTCHEON CLEARED Mr. Michael Gwynne, the Mapleton storekeeper, was undoubtedly the most popular man not in the village only but in the whole township.
moreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE ESCUTCHEON CLEARED Mr. Michael Gwynne, the Mapleton storekeeper, was undoubtedly the most popular man not in the village only but in the whole township.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Therefore, the Rector's first move in launching any new scheme was to secure the approval and co-operation of his Warden.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE ESCUTCHEON CLEARED Mr. Michael Gwynne, the Mapleton storekeeper, was undoubtedly the most popular man not in the village only but in the whole township.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Therefore, the Rector's first move in launching any new scheme was to secure the approval and co-operation of his Warden.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE ESCUTCHEON CLEARED Mr. Michael Gwynne, the Mapleton storekeeper, was undoubtedly the most popular man not in the village only but in the whole township.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading THE ESCUTCHEON CLEARED Mr. Michael Gwynne, the Mapleton storekeeper, was undoubtedly the most popular man not in the village only but in the whole township.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
others
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From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
persuasiveadjectiveUS /pərˈsweɪsɪv/
intended or having the power to induce action or belief
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading THE ESCUTCHEON CLEARED Mr. Michael Gwynne, the Mapleton storekeeper, was undoubtedly the most popular man not in the village only but in the whole township.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
Rector's
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From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
repelverbUS /rɪˈpel/
cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
right-handadjectiveUS /raɪtˈhænd/
located on or directed toward the right
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
SaintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Therefore, the Rector's first move in launching any new scheme was to secure the approval and co-operation of his Warden.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Therefore, the Rector's first move in launching any new scheme was to secure the approval and co-operation of his Warden.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
storekeepernounUS /ˈstɔːrkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading THE ESCUTCHEON CLEARED Mr. Michael Gwynne, the Mapleton storekeeper, was undoubtedly the most popular man not in the village only but in the whole township.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ESCUTCHEON CLEARED Mr. Michael Gwynne, the Mapleton storekeeper, was undoubtedly the most popular man not in the village only but in the whole township.
ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, the Rector's first move in launching any new scheme was to secure the approval and co-operation of his Warden.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
townshipnounUS /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/
an administrative division of a county
From this reading THE ESCUTCHEON CLEARED Mr. Michael Gwynne, the Mapleton storekeeper, was undoubtedly the most popular man not in the village only but in the whole township.
typenounUS /taɪp/
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading THE ESCUTCHEON CLEARED Mr. Michael Gwynne, the Mapleton storekeeper, was undoubtedly the most popular man not in the village only but in the whole township.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was moreover the Rector's right-hand man, ready to back up any good cause with personal effort, with a purse always open but not often full, and with a tongue that was irresistible, for he had to an extraordinary degree the gift of persuasive speech.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE ESCUTCHEON CLEARED Mr. Michael Gwynne, the Mapleton storekeeper, was undoubtedly the most popular man not in the village only but in the whole township.
WardennounUS /ˈwɔːr.dən/
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ESCUTCHEON CLEARED Mr. Michael Gwynne, the Mapleton storekeeper, was undoubtedly the most popular man not in the village only but in the whole township.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading By the whole community too Mr. Gwynne was recognised as a gentleman, a gentleman not in appearance and bearing only, a type calculated to repel plain folk, but a gentleman in heart, with a charm of manner which proceeded from a real interest in and consideration for the welfare of others.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE ESCUTCHEON CLEARED Mr. Michael Gwynne, the Mapleton storekeeper, was undoubtedly the most popular man not in the village only but in the whole township.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading To begin with he was a man of high character, which was sufficiently guaranteed by the fact that he was chosen as Rector's Warden in All Saints Episcopal Church.
