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From this reading On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A priest he was, not over-merry, Who loved sound doctrine and good sherry;
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A priest he was, not over-merry, Who loved sound doctrine and good sherry;
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Seen in broad daylight, as he quickly made his way through the narrow streets to the episcopal residence, Bradley looked pale and troubled, yet determined.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
at's
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From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
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 On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
BradleynounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Seen in broad daylight, as he quickly made his way through the narrow streets to the episcopal residence, Bradley looked pale and troubled, yet determined.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
cathedral's
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From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
chimenounUS /tʃaɪm/
a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
church'snounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃəz/
possessive form of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
clock-face
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From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
Darkdale
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From this reading On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Seen in broad daylight, as he quickly made his way through the narrow streets to the episcopal residence, Bradley looked pale and troubled, yet determined.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Seen in broad daylight, as he quickly made his way through the narrow streets to the episcopal residence, Bradley looked pale and troubled, yet determined.
diocesenounUS /ˈdaɪəsiːz/
the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
From this reading On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading A priest he was, not over-merry, Who loved sound doctrine and good sherry;
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
episcopaladjectiveUS /ɪˈpɪskəpəl/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church
From this reading Seen in broad daylight, as he quickly made his way through the narrow streets to the episcopal residence, Bradley looked pale and troubled, yet determined.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
Fensea
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From this reading On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
set up or found
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A priest he was, not over-merry, Who loved sound doctrine and good sherry;
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A priest he was, not over-merry, Who loved sound doctrine and good sherry;
HermitagenounUS /ˈhɜːrmətədʒ/
the abode of a hermit
From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
hourlyadjectiveUS /ˈaʊrli/
occurring every hour or payable by the hour
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
and nothing more
From this reading On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Seen in broad daylight, as he quickly made his way through the narrow streets to the episcopal residence, Bradley looked pale and troubled, yet determined.
held dear
From this reading A priest he was, not over-merry, Who loved sound doctrine and good sherry;
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Seen in broad daylight, as he quickly made his way through the narrow streets to the episcopal residence, Bradley looked pale and troubled, yet determined.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Seen in broad daylight, as he quickly made his way through the narrow streets to the episcopal residence, Bradley looked pale and troubled, yet determined.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A priest he was, not over-merry, Who loved sound doctrine and good sherry;
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
over-merry
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From this reading A priest he was, not over-merry, Who loved sound doctrine and good sherry;
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Seen in broad daylight, as he quickly made his way through the narrow streets to the episcopal residence, Bradley looked pale and troubled, yet determined.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading A priest he was, not over-merry, Who loved sound doctrine and good sherry;
with speed
From this reading Seen in broad daylight, as he quickly made his way through the narrow streets to the episcopal residence, Bradley looked pale and troubled, yet determined.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Seen in broad daylight, as he quickly made his way through the narrow streets to the episcopal residence, Bradley looked pale and troubled, yet determined.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
roundlyadverbUS /ˈraʊndli/
in a round manner
From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
sedateadjectiveUS /sɪˈdeɪt/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Seen in broad daylight, as he quickly made his way through the narrow streets to the episcopal residence, Bradley looked pale and troubled, yet determined.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
sherrynounUS /ˈʃeri/
dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk as an aperitif
From this reading A priest he was, not over-merry, Who loved sound doctrine and good sherry;
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A priest he was, not over-merry, Who loved sound doctrine and good sherry;
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Seen in broad daylight, as he quickly made his way through the narrow streets to the episcopal residence, Bradley looked pale and troubled, yet determined.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Seen in broad daylight, as he quickly made his way through the narrow streets to the episcopal residence, Bradley looked pale and troubled, yet determined.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
create by training and teaching
From this reading On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Seen in broad daylight, as he quickly made his way through the narrow streets to the episcopal residence, Bradley looked pale and troubled, yet determined.
twas
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From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
a message informing of danger
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A priest he was, not over-merry, Who loved sound doctrine and good sherry;
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Seen in broad daylight, as he quickly made his way through the narrow streets to the episcopal residence, Bradley looked pale and troubled, yet determined.
What's
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From this reading “Who, church’s clock-face dwelling under, Knew ’twas impossible to blunder, If Peter’s self at’s door should knock, And roundly ask him--_What’s o’clock?_ _The Hermitage_.
which person or people
From this reading A priest he was, not over-merry, Who loved sound doctrine and good sherry;
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the morning of June 2 the Rev. Ambrose Bradley left Fensea by the early market train, and arrived at Darkdale just in time for his interview with the Bishop of his diocese.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Who wound his mind up every morning At the sedate cathedral’s warning, And found it soberly keep time, In a pocket, to each hourly chime;
but in spite of that
From this reading Seen in broad daylight, as he quickly made his way through the narrow streets to the episcopal residence, Bradley looked pale and troubled, yet determined.
