Chapter IV · Chapter 4

later than; following

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

in addition

From this reading It was also the first Sunday of the month.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "TO THE WORLD, THE FLESH, AND THE DEVIL" The next day was Sunday.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "The Lord's Supper has been the order of the day in most places.

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From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "TO THE WORLD, THE FLESH, AND THE DEVIL" The next day was Sunday.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading "TO THE WORLD, THE FLESH, AND THE DEVIL" The next day was Sunday.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was also the first Sunday of the month.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading "TO THE WORLD, THE FLESH, AND THE DEVIL" The next day was Sunday.

set up or found

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "The Lord's Supper has been the order of the day in most places.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "The Lord's Supper has been the order of the day in most places.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was also the first Sunday of the month.

possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "The Lord's Supper has been the order of the day in most places.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It was also the first Sunday of the month.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "The Lord's Supper has been the order of the day in most places.

past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading "The first of the month," he mused.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "TO THE WORLD, THE FLESH, AND THE DEVIL" The next day was Sunday.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was also the first Sunday of the month.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading "The Lord's Supper has been the order of the day in most places.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "The Lord's Supper has been the order of the day in most places.

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading "TO THE WORLD, THE FLESH, AND THE DEVIL" The next day was Sunday.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading "The Lord's Supper has been the order of the day in most places.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "TO THE WORLD, THE FLESH, AND THE DEVIL" The next day was Sunday.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "TO THE WORLD, THE FLESH, AND THE DEVIL" The next day was Sunday.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "TO THE WORLD, THE FLESH, AND THE DEVIL" The next day was Sunday.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

showing curiosity

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "TO THE WORLD, THE FLESH, AND THE DEVIL" The next day was Sunday.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As he bathed and dressed, Ralph found himself wondering whether the churches and chapels would be filled, whether the awe and fear that had fallen upon so many Christian professors during the first hours after the "Rapture," would drive them to the churches.