Chapter XXV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Art thou a master of Israel and knowest not these things."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

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

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

call before a court to answer an indictment

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading "Art thou a master of Israel and knowest not these things."

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

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

-ing form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

openly declared as such

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

the two together, not just one

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The church was, of course, crowded, but the congregation was composed of very different elements from those which had made up his congregation a fortnight before.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading There were many of its richest members there, but they did not come in their carriages.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

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From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There were many of its richest members there, but they did not come in their carriages.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading The church was, of course, crowded, but the congregation was composed of very different elements from those which had made up his congregation a fortnight before.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading The church was, of course, crowded, but the congregation was composed of very different elements from those which had made up his congregation a fortnight before.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The church was, of course, crowded, but the congregation was composed of very different elements from those which had made up his congregation a fortnight before.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The church was, of course, crowded, but the congregation was composed of very different elements from those which had made up his congregation a fortnight before.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading There were many of its richest members there, but they did not come in their carriages.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The church was, of course, crowded, but the congregation was composed of very different elements from those which had made up his congregation a fortnight before.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading The church was, of course, crowded, but the congregation was composed of very different elements from those which had made up his congregation a fortnight before.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading The church was, of course, crowded, but the congregation was composed of very different elements from those which had made up his congregation a fortnight before.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The church was, of course, crowded, but the congregation was composed of very different elements from those which had made up his congregation a fortnight before.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

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

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

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

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

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

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

From this reading "Art thou a master of Israel and knowest not these things."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There were many of its richest members there, but they did not come in their carriages.

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

From this reading "Art thou a master of Israel and knowest not these things."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The church was, of course, crowded, but the congregation was composed of very different elements from those which had made up his congregation a fortnight before.

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 There were many of its richest members there, but they did not come in their carriages.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "Art thou a master of Israel and knowest not these things."

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

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading There were many of its richest members there, but they did not come in their carriages.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Art thou a master of Israel and knowest not these things."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

the body of ordained religious practitioners

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading There were many of its richest members there, but they did not come in their carriages.

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

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

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

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

the words of something written

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

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

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There were many of its richest members there, but they did not come in their carriages.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were many of its richest members there, but they did not come in their carriages.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "Art thou a master of Israel and knowest not these things."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There were many of its richest members there, but they did not come in their carriages.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Art thou a master of Israel and knowest not these things."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The church was, of course, crowded, but the congregation was composed of very different elements from those which had made up his congregation a fortnight before.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "Art thou a master of Israel and knowest not these things."

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

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

a rejection of belief

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The church was, of course, crowded, but the congregation was composed of very different elements from those which had made up his congregation a fortnight before.

mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind

From this reading The next Sunday, Vane, the Mayfair Missionary, as one of the evening papers had called him, preached at St. Chrysostom, and took for his text:

precisely as stated

From this reading The church was, of course, crowded, but the congregation was composed of very different elements from those which had made up his congregation a fortnight before.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

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

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were many of its richest members there, but they did not come in their carriages.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The church was, of course, crowded, but the congregation was composed of very different elements from those which had made up his congregation a fortnight before.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the week, the storm of indignation against him had been growing both in strength and violence, and a movement was already on foot to arraign him before the Ecclesiastical Courts on charges of heresy and unbelief, and of bringing the priesthood into contempt by publicly associating himself as a priest with the avowed enemies of the Church.