adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I did n't know you was a settled minister over this parish,--said the young fellow near me.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To get the parallax of heavenly truths, you must take an observation from the position of the laity as well as of the clergy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --It gives the parallax of thought and feeling as they appear to the observers from two very different points of view.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading --It gives the parallax of thought and feeling as they appear to the observers from two very different points of view.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading --It gives the parallax of thought and feeling as they appear to the observers from two very different points of view.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A sermon by a lay-preacher may be worth listening--I replied, calmly.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading If you wish to get the distance of a heavenly body, you know that you must take two observations from remote points of the earth's orbit,--in midsummer and midwinter, for instance.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A sermon by a lay-preacher may be worth listening--I replied, calmly.
calmlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmli/
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading A sermon by a lay-preacher may be worth listening--I replied, calmly.
clergynounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒi/
in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
From this reading To get the parallax of heavenly truths, you must take an observation from the position of the laity as well as of the clergy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did n't know you was a settled minister over this parish,--said the young fellow near me.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading --It gives the parallax of thought and feeling as they appear to the observers from two very different points of view.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading If you wish to get the distance of a heavenly body, you know that you must take two observations from remote points of the earth's orbit,--in midsummer and midwinter, for instance.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading If you wish to get the distance of a heavenly body, you know that you must take two observations from remote points of the earth's orbit,--in midsummer and midwinter, for instance.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading --It gives the parallax of thought and feeling as they appear to the observers from two very different points of view.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading I did n't know you was a settled minister over this parish,--said the young fellow near me.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If you wish to get the distance of a heavenly body, you know that you must take two observations from remote points of the earth's orbit,--in midsummer and midwinter, for instance.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading --It gives the parallax of thought and feeling as they appear to the observers from two very different points of view.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If you wish to get the distance of a heavenly body, you know that you must take two observations from remote points of the earth's orbit,--in midsummer and midwinter, for instance.
givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading --It gives the parallax of thought and feeling as they appear to the observers from two very different points of view.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading If you wish to get the distance of a heavenly body, you know that you must take two observations from remote points of the earth's orbit,--in midsummer and midwinter, for instance.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did n't know you was a settled minister over this parish,--said the young fellow near me.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you wish to get the distance of a heavenly body, you know that you must take two observations from remote points of the earth's orbit,--in midsummer and midwinter, for instance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If you wish to get the distance of a heavenly body, you know that you must take two observations from remote points of the earth's orbit,--in midsummer and midwinter, for instance.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading If you wish to get the distance of a heavenly body, you know that you must take two observations from remote points of the earth's orbit,--in midsummer and midwinter, for instance.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading --It gives the parallax of thought and feeling as they appear to the observers from two very different points of view.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I did n't know you was a settled minister over this parish,--said the young fellow near me.
laitynounUS /ˈleɪəti/
in Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy
From this reading To get the parallax of heavenly truths, you must take an observation from the position of the laity as well as of the clergy.
lay-preacher
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From this reading A sermon by a lay-preacher may be worth listening--I replied, calmly.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading A sermon by a lay-preacher may be worth listening--I replied, calmly.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A sermon by a lay-preacher may be worth listening--I replied, calmly.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I did n't know you was a settled minister over this parish,--said the young fellow near me.
midsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading If you wish to get the distance of a heavenly body, you know that you must take two observations from remote points of the earth's orbit,--in midsummer and midwinter, for instance.
midwinternounUS /ˈmɪˈdwɪntər/
the middle of winter
From this reading If you wish to get the distance of a heavenly body, you know that you must take two observations from remote points of the earth's orbit,--in midsummer and midwinter, for instance.
ministernounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading I did n't know you was a settled minister over this parish,--said the young fellow near me.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If you wish to get the distance of a heavenly body, you know that you must take two observations from remote points of the earth's orbit,--in midsummer and midwinter, for instance.
n't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I did n't know you was a settled minister over this parish,--said the young fellow near me.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I did n't know you was a settled minister over this parish,--said the young fellow near me.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading To get the parallax of heavenly truths, you must take an observation from the position of the laity as well as of the clergy.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading If you wish to get the distance of a heavenly body, you know that you must take two observations from remote points of the earth's orbit,--in midsummer and midwinter, for instance.
observersnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading --It gives the parallax of thought and feeling as they appear to the observers from two very different points of view.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --It gives the parallax of thought and feeling as they appear to the observers from two very different points of view.
orbitnounUS /ˈɔːrbət/
the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
From this reading If you wish to get the distance of a heavenly body, you know that you must take two observations from remote points of the earth's orbit,--in midsummer and midwinter, for instance.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I did n't know you was a settled minister over this parish,--said the young fellow near me.
parallaxnounUS /ˈperəlæks/
the apparent displacement of an object as seen from two different points that are not on a line with the object
From this reading --It gives the parallax of thought and feeling as they appear to the observers from two very different points of view.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading I did n't know you was a settled minister over this parish,--said the young fellow near me.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading --It gives the parallax of thought and feeling as they appear to the observers from two very different points of view.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading To get the parallax of heavenly truths, you must take an observation from the position of the laity as well as of the clergy.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading If you wish to get the distance of a heavenly body, you know that you must take two observations from remote points of the earth's orbit,--in midsummer and midwinter, for instance.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading A sermon by a lay-preacher may be worth listening--I replied, calmly.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I did n't know you was a settled minister over this parish,--said the young fellow near me.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading A sermon by a lay-preacher may be worth listening--I replied, calmly.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading I did n't know you was a settled minister over this parish,--said the young fellow near me.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading If you wish to get the distance of a heavenly body, you know that you must take two observations from remote points of the earth's orbit,--in midsummer and midwinter, for instance.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you wish to get the distance of a heavenly body, you know that you must take two observations from remote points of the earth's orbit,--in midsummer and midwinter, for instance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I did n't know you was a settled minister over this parish,--said the young fellow near me.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading --It gives the parallax of thought and feeling as they appear to the observers from two very different points of view.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I did n't know you was a settled minister over this parish,--said the young fellow near me.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading --It gives the parallax of thought and feeling as they appear to the observers from two very different points of view.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --It gives the parallax of thought and feeling as they appear to the observers from two very different points of view.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading To get the parallax of heavenly truths, you must take an observation from the position of the laity as well as of the clergy.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading --It gives the parallax of thought and feeling as they appear to the observers from two very different points of view.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading --It gives the parallax of thought and feeling as they appear to the observers from two very different points of view.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading --It gives the parallax of thought and feeling as they appear to the observers from two very different points of view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I did n't know you was a settled minister over this parish,--said the young fellow near me.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading To get the parallax of heavenly truths, you must take an observation from the position of the laity as well as of the clergy.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading If you wish to get the distance of a heavenly body, you know that you must take two observations from remote points of the earth's orbit,--in midsummer and midwinter, for instance.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading A sermon by a lay-preacher may be worth listening--I replied, calmly.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I did n't know you was a settled minister over this parish,--said the young fellow near me.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I did n't know you was a settled minister over this parish,--said the young fellow near me.
