Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading "MY DEAR BISHOP ALBERTSON: To whom but you can I go for advice in an important matter, which at this time is causing me much perplexity?

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From this reading Dr. Marmion in his correspondence with Bishop Albertson had hitherto made no revelation of Carl's case.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

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

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading He concluded to write the bishop an hypothetical letter, describing this case, asking his judgment; and in this way find out what course the bishop would pursue if such a case should come into his life, and he wrote the following:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "MY DEAR BISHOP ALBERTSON: To whom but you can I go for advice in an important matter, which at this time is causing me much perplexity?

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading Dr. Marmion in his correspondence with Bishop Albertson had hitherto made no revelation of Carl's case.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "MY DEAR BISHOP ALBERTSON: To whom but you can I go for advice in an important matter, which at this time is causing me much perplexity?

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From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

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From this reading Dr. Marmion in his correspondence with Bishop Albertson had hitherto made no revelation of Carl's case.

an occurrence of something

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading "MY DEAR BISHOP ALBERTSON: To whom but you can I go for advice in an important matter, which at this time is causing me much perplexity?

give encouragement to

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

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

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading He concluded to write the bishop an hypothetical letter, describing this case, asking his judgment; and in this way find out what course the bishop would pursue if such a case should come into his life, and he wrote the following:

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

a state at a particular time

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading Dr. Marmion in his correspondence with Bishop Albertson had hitherto made no revelation of Carl's case.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He concluded to write the bishop an hypothetical letter, describing this case, asking his judgment; and in this way find out what course the bishop would pursue if such a case should come into his life, and he wrote the following:

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

dearly loved

From this reading "MY DEAR BISHOP ALBERTSON: To whom but you can I go for advice in an important matter, which at this time is causing me much perplexity?

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading He concluded to write the bishop an hypothetical letter, describing this case, asking his judgment; and in this way find out what course the bishop would pursue if such a case should come into his life, and he wrote the following:

feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

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From this reading Dr. Marmion in his correspondence with Bishop Albertson had hitherto made no revelation of Carl's case.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

divisible by two

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

opinion or judgment

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He concluded to write the bishop an hypothetical letter, describing this case, asking his judgment; and in this way find out what course the bishop would pursue if such a case should come into his life, and he wrote the following:

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading He concluded to write the bishop an hypothetical letter, describing this case, asking his judgment; and in this way find out what course the bishop would pursue if such a case should come into his life, and he wrote the following:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "MY DEAR BISHOP ALBERTSON: To whom but you can I go for advice in an important matter, which at this time is causing me much perplexity?

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "MY DEAR BISHOP ALBERTSON: To whom but you can I go for advice in an important matter, which at this time is causing me much perplexity?

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

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

From this reading Dr. Marmion in his correspondence with Bishop Albertson had hitherto made no revelation of Carl's case.

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

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

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

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

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

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

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

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Dr. Marmion in his correspondence with Bishop Albertson had hitherto made no revelation of Carl's case.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "MY DEAR BISHOP ALBERTSON: To whom but you can I go for advice in an important matter, which at this time is causing me much perplexity?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He concluded to write the bishop an hypothetical letter, describing this case, asking his judgment; and in this way find out what course the bishop would pursue if such a case should come into his life, and he wrote the following:

of great significance or value

From this reading "MY DEAR BISHOP ALBERTSON: To whom but you can I go for advice in an important matter, which at this time is causing me much perplexity?

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

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

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He concluded to write the bishop an hypothetical letter, describing this case, asking his judgment; and in this way find out what course the bishop would pursue if such a case should come into his life, and he wrote the following:

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

From this reading "MY DEAR BISHOP ALBERTSON: To whom but you can I go for advice in an important matter, which at this time is causing me much perplexity?

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading He concluded to write the bishop an hypothetical letter, describing this case, asking his judgment; and in this way find out what course the bishop would pursue if such a case should come into his life, and he wrote the following:

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He concluded to write the bishop an hypothetical letter, describing this case, asking his judgment; and in this way find out what course the bishop would pursue if such a case should come into his life, and he wrote the following:

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He concluded to write the bishop an hypothetical letter, describing this case, asking his judgment; and in this way find out what course the bishop would pursue if such a case should come into his life, and he wrote the following:

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Dr. Marmion in his correspondence with Bishop Albertson had hitherto made no revelation of Carl's case.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

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From this reading Dr. Marmion in his correspondence with Bishop Albertson had hitherto made no revelation of Carl's case.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "MY DEAR BISHOP ALBERTSON: To whom but you can I go for advice in an important matter, which at this time is causing me much perplexity?

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "MY DEAR BISHOP ALBERTSON: To whom but you can I go for advice in an important matter, which at this time is causing me much perplexity?

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "MY DEAR BISHOP ALBERTSON: To whom but you can I go for advice in an important matter, which at this time is causing me much perplexity?

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "MY DEAR BISHOP ALBERTSON: To whom but you can I go for advice in an important matter, which at this time is causing me much perplexity?

not any; not one

From this reading Dr. Marmion in his correspondence with Bishop Albertson had hitherto made no revelation of Carl's case.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

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

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He concluded to write the bishop an hypothetical letter, describing this case, asking his judgment; and in this way find out what course the bishop would pursue if such a case should come into his life, and he wrote the following:

above and across; more than

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

someone who perpetrates wrongdoing

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading "MY DEAR BISHOP ALBERTSON: To whom but you can I go for advice in an important matter, which at this time is causing me much perplexity?

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading He concluded to write the bishop an hypothetical letter, describing this case, asking his judgment; and in this way find out what course the bishop would pursue if such a case should come into his life, and he wrote the following:

hold back within

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading Dr. Marmion in his correspondence with Bishop Albertson had hitherto made no revelation of Carl's case.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He concluded to write the bishop an hypothetical letter, describing this case, asking his judgment; and in this way find out what course the bishop would pursue if such a case should come into his life, and he wrote the following:

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

not in physical motion

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He concluded to write the bishop an hypothetical letter, describing this case, asking his judgment; and in this way find out what course the bishop would pursue if such a case should come into his life, and he wrote the following:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

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

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

in or at that place or location

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He concluded to write the bishop an hypothetical letter, describing this case, asking his judgment; and in this way find out what course the bishop would pursue if such a case should come into his life, and he wrote the following:

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "MY DEAR BISHOP ALBERTSON: To whom but you can I go for advice in an important matter, which at this time is causing me much perplexity?

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

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

male cat

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

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

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He concluded to write the bishop an hypothetical letter, describing this case, asking his judgment; and in this way find out what course the bishop would pursue if such a case should come into his life, and he wrote the following:

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

at the time that

From this reading AN HYPOTHETICAL CASE There seemed to come to Carl some improvement in his physical condition; but there still came over him hours of great depression and despondency, when even Tom could do little to cheer him.

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

From this reading "MY DEAR BISHOP ALBERTSON: To whom but you can I go for advice in an important matter, which at this time is causing me much perplexity?

which person or people

From this reading But the conviction came upon him that he, himself, was guilty of what he condemned in others and especially in Carl, in allowing the bishop to retain in his service a man who, in the eyes of the law, was a criminal, the perpetrator of a great crime.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "MY DEAR BISHOP ALBERTSON: To whom but you can I go for advice in an important matter, which at this time is causing me much perplexity?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dr. Marmion in his correspondence with Bishop Albertson had hitherto made no revelation of Carl's case.

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

From this reading He concluded to write the bishop an hypothetical letter, describing this case, asking his judgment; and in this way find out what course the bishop would pursue if such a case should come into his life, and he wrote the following:

produce a literary work

From this reading He concluded to write the bishop an hypothetical letter, describing this case, asking his judgment; and in this way find out what course the bishop would pursue if such a case should come into his life, and he wrote the following:

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading He concluded to write the bishop an hypothetical letter, describing this case, asking his judgment; and in this way find out what course the bishop would pursue if such a case should come into his life, and he wrote the following:

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "MY DEAR BISHOP ALBERTSON: To whom but you can I go for advice in an important matter, which at this time is causing me much perplexity?