Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading To tell the truth, the young man put a black cross upon it with his blackest ink, a memorial of meaning unknown to anybody but himself.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He spoke, in very choice little sentences, of the beneficence of the Church in appointing such a feast, and of all the beautiful arrangements she had made for the keeping of it.

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

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

a Protestant who is a follower of Anglicanism

From this reading It was a curious little sermon, such as may still be heard in some Anglican pulpits.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

any person at all

From this reading To tell the truth, the young man put a black cross upon it with his blackest ink, a memorial of meaning unknown to anybody but himself.

-ing form of “appoint” — create and charge with a task or function

From this reading He spoke, in very choice little sentences, of the beneficence of the Church in appointing such a feast, and of all the beautiful arrangements she had made for the keeping of it.

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

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading He spoke, in very choice little sentences, of the beneficence of the Church in appointing such a feast, and of all the beautiful arrangements she had made for the keeping of it.

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

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

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

From this reading It was a curious little sermon, such as may still be heard in some Anglican pulpits.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading He spoke, in very choice little sentences, of the beneficence of the Church in appointing such a feast, and of all the beautiful arrangements she had made for the keeping of it.

doing good; feeling beneficent

From this reading He spoke, in very choice little sentences, of the beneficence of the Church in appointing such a feast, and of all the beautiful arrangements she had made for the keeping of it.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading To tell the truth, the young man put a black cross upon it with his blackest ink, a memorial of meaning unknown to anybody but himself.

superlative of “black” — being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading To tell the truth, the young man put a black cross upon it with his blackest ink, a memorial of meaning unknown to anybody but himself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To tell the truth, the young man put a black cross upon it with his blackest ink, a memorial of meaning unknown to anybody but himself.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading He spoke, in very choice little sentences, of the beneficence of the Church in appointing such a feast, and of all the beautiful arrangements she had made for the keeping of it.

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

From this reading He spoke, in very choice little sentences, of the beneficence of the Church in appointing such a feast, and of all the beautiful arrangements she had made for the keeping of it.

have the idea for

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

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

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

travel across or pass over

From this reading To tell the truth, the young man put a black cross upon it with his blackest ink, a memorial of meaning unknown to anybody but himself.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading It was a curious little sermon, such as may still be heard in some Anglican pulpits.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

emanating from God

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading He spoke, in very choice little sentences, of the beneficence of the Church in appointing such a feast, and of all the beautiful arrangements she had made for the keeping of it.

a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He spoke, in very choice little sentences, of the beneficence of the Church in appointing such a feast, and of all the beautiful arrangements she had made for the keeping of it.

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

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

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

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading It was a curious little sermon, such as may still be heard in some Anglican pulpits.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

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

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

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

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

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

From this reading It was a curious little sermon, such as may still be heard in some Anglican pulpits.

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading To tell the truth, the young man put a black cross upon it with his blackest ink, a memorial of meaning unknown to anybody but himself.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

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

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

conformity or harmony

From this reading He spoke, in very choice little sentences, of the beneficence of the Church in appointing such a feast, and of all the beautiful arrangements she had made for the keeping of it.

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

From this reading It was a curious little sermon, such as may still be heard in some Anglican pulpits.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He spoke, in very choice little sentences, of the beneficence of the Church in appointing such a feast, and of all the beautiful arrangements she had made for the keeping of it.

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

From this reading To tell the truth, the young man put a black cross upon it with his blackest ink, a memorial of meaning unknown to anybody but himself.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It was a curious little sermon, such as may still be heard in some Anglican pulpits.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading To tell the truth, the young man put a black cross upon it with his blackest ink, a memorial of meaning unknown to anybody but himself.

a recognition of meritorious service

From this reading To tell the truth, the young man put a black cross upon it with his blackest ink, a memorial of meaning unknown to anybody but himself.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

plural of “pulpit” — a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading It was a curious little sermon, such as may still be heard in some Anglican pulpits.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading To tell the truth, the young man put a black cross upon it with his blackest ink, a memorial of meaning unknown to anybody but himself.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading He spoke, in very choice little sentences, of the beneficence of the Church in appointing such a feast, and of all the beautiful arrangements she had made for the keeping of it.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He spoke, in very choice little sentences, of the beneficence of the Church in appointing such a feast, and of all the beautiful arrangements she had made for the keeping of it.

the quality of being significant

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

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

From this reading It was a curious little sermon, such as may still be heard in some Anglican pulpits.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading He spoke, in very choice little sentences, of the beneficence of the Church in appointing such a feast, and of all the beautiful arrangements she had made for the keeping of it.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was a curious little sermon, such as may still be heard in some Anglican pulpits.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was a curious little sermon, such as may still be heard in some Anglican pulpits.

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

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

express in words

From this reading To tell the truth, the young man put a black cross upon it with his blackest ink, a memorial of meaning unknown to anybody but himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

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

From this reading To tell the truth, the young man put a black cross upon it with his blackest ink, a memorial of meaning unknown to anybody but himself.

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

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

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

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

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

From this reading To tell the truth, the young man put a black cross upon it with his blackest ink, a memorial of meaning unknown to anybody but himself.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading To tell the truth, the young man put a black cross upon it with his blackest ink, a memorial of meaning unknown to anybody but himself.

not known

From this reading To tell the truth, the young man put a black cross upon it with his blackest ink, a memorial of meaning unknown to anybody but himself.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading To tell the truth, the young man put a black cross upon it with his blackest ink, a memorial of meaning unknown to anybody but himself.

precisely as stated

From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

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

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

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From this reading Though he had heart and mind enough to conceive something of those natural depths of divine significance and human interest, which are the very essence of the Easter festival, it was not into these that Mr Wentworth entered in his sermon.

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From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

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

From this reading Mr Wentworth's sermon on Easter Sunday was one which he himself long remembered, though it is doubtful whether any of his congregation had memories as faithful.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To tell the truth, the young man put a black cross upon it with his blackest ink, a memorial of meaning unknown to anybody but himself.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading To tell the truth, the young man put a black cross upon it with his blackest ink, a memorial of meaning unknown to anybody but himself.