used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A knock at the door interrupted him.
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading The Vicar of Maylands, the Reverend Ambrose Yule, was in his study writing his monthly contribution to the _Northern Ecclesiastical Review_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was interested in his subject--"Our Sinful Sundays"--and his thoughts flowed smoothly on the topic of drink, frivolous talk and open kinematograph theatres.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A knock at the door interrupted him.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading The Vicar of Maylands, the Reverend Ambrose Yule, was in his study writing his monthly contribution to the _Northern Ecclesiastical Review_.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A knock at the door interrupted him.
take in liquids
From this reading He was interested in his subject--"Our Sinful Sundays"--and his thoughts flowed smoothly on the topic of drink, frivolous talk and open kinematograph theatres.
EcclesiasticaladjectiveUS /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪkəl/
of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)
From this reading The Vicar of Maylands, the Reverend Ambrose Yule, was in his study writing his monthly contribution to the _Northern Ecclesiastical Review_.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading He was interested in his subject--"Our Sinful Sundays"--and his thoughts flowed smoothly on the topic of drink, frivolous talk and open kinematograph theatres.
fluentlyadverbUS /ˈfluːəntli/
in a fluent manner
From this reading He wrote quickly and fluently in his neat small handwriting.
frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading He was interested in his subject--"Our Sinful Sundays"--and his thoughts flowed smoothly on the topic of drink, frivolous talk and open kinematograph theatres.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading He wrote quickly and fluently in his neat small handwriting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was interested in his subject--"Our Sinful Sundays"--and his thoughts flowed smoothly on the topic of drink, frivolous talk and open kinematograph theatres.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A knock at the door interrupted him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Vicar of Maylands, the Reverend Ambrose Yule, was in his study writing his monthly contribution to the _Northern Ecclesiastical Review_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Vicar of Maylands, the Reverend Ambrose Yule, was in his study writing his monthly contribution to the _Northern Ecclesiastical Review_.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He was interested in his subject--"Our Sinful Sundays"--and his thoughts flowed smoothly on the topic of drink, frivolous talk and open kinematograph theatres.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading A knock at the door interrupted him.
kinematograph
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From this reading He was interested in his subject--"Our Sinful Sundays"--and his thoughts flowed smoothly on the topic of drink, frivolous talk and open kinematograph theatres.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A knock at the door interrupted him.
Maylands
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From this reading The Vicar of Maylands, the Reverend Ambrose Yule, was in his study writing his monthly contribution to the _Northern Ecclesiastical Review_.
monthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading The Vicar of Maylands, the Reverend Ambrose Yule, was in his study writing his monthly contribution to the _Northern Ecclesiastical Review_.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading He wrote quickly and fluently in his neat small handwriting.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The Vicar of Maylands, the Reverend Ambrose Yule, was in his study writing his monthly contribution to the _Northern Ecclesiastical Review_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Vicar of Maylands, the Reverend Ambrose Yule, was in his study writing his monthly contribution to the _Northern Ecclesiastical Review_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was interested in his subject--"Our Sinful Sundays"--and his thoughts flowed smoothly on the topic of drink, frivolous talk and open kinematograph theatres.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He was interested in his subject--"Our Sinful Sundays"--and his thoughts flowed smoothly on the topic of drink, frivolous talk and open kinematograph theatres.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He was interested in his subject--"Our Sinful Sundays"--and his thoughts flowed smoothly on the topic of drink, frivolous talk and open kinematograph theatres.
with speed
From this reading He wrote quickly and fluently in his neat small handwriting.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The Vicar of Maylands, the Reverend Ambrose Yule, was in his study writing his monthly contribution to the _Northern Ecclesiastical Review_.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading The Vicar of Maylands, the Reverend Ambrose Yule, was in his study writing his monthly contribution to the _Northern Ecclesiastical Review_.
SinfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnfəl/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading He was interested in his subject--"Our Sinful Sundays"--and his thoughts flowed smoothly on the topic of drink, frivolous talk and open kinematograph theatres.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He wrote quickly and fluently in his neat small handwriting.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading He was interested in his subject--"Our Sinful Sundays"--and his thoughts flowed smoothly on the topic of drink, frivolous talk and open kinematograph theatres.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The Vicar of Maylands, the Reverend Ambrose Yule, was in his study writing his monthly contribution to the _Northern Ecclesiastical Review_.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He was interested in his subject--"Our Sinful Sundays"--and his thoughts flowed smoothly on the topic of drink, frivolous talk and open kinematograph theatres.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading He was interested in his subject--"Our Sinful Sundays"--and his thoughts flowed smoothly on the topic of drink, frivolous talk and open kinematograph theatres.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He was interested in his subject--"Our Sinful Sundays"--and his thoughts flowed smoothly on the topic of drink, frivolous talk and open kinematograph theatres.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Vicar of Maylands, the Reverend Ambrose Yule, was in his study writing his monthly contribution to the _Northern Ecclesiastical Review_.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading He was interested in his subject--"Our Sinful Sundays"--and his thoughts flowed smoothly on the topic of drink, frivolous talk and open kinematograph theatres.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was interested in his subject--"Our Sinful Sundays"--and his thoughts flowed smoothly on the topic of drink, frivolous talk and open kinematograph theatres.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Vicar of Maylands, the Reverend Ambrose Yule, was in his study writing his monthly contribution to the _Northern Ecclesiastical Review_.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He was interested in his subject--"Our Sinful Sundays"--and his thoughts flowed smoothly on the topic of drink, frivolous talk and open kinematograph theatres.
VicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading The Vicar of Maylands, the Reverend Ambrose Yule, was in his study writing his monthly contribution to the _Northern Ecclesiastical Review_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Vicar of Maylands, the Reverend Ambrose Yule, was in his study writing his monthly contribution to the _Northern Ecclesiastical Review_.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The Vicar of Maylands, the Reverend Ambrose Yule, was in his study writing his monthly contribution to the _Northern Ecclesiastical Review_.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He wrote quickly and fluently in his neat small handwriting.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes?
YulenounUS /juːl/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading The Vicar of Maylands, the Reverend Ambrose Yule, was in his study writing his monthly contribution to the _Northern Ecclesiastical Review_.
