Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

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

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

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

From this reading Indeed, it is very often the only tribute which they pay to those supernatural powers who are supposed to smile upon virtue and to frown upon vice.

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

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

excessively forward

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

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

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

a house of worship (especially one for sailors)

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

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From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

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

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

have or possess in combination

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

plural of “congregation” — a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

a female human offspring

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading SUNDAY EVENING IN SOHO.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading Indeed, it is very often the only tribute which they pay to those supernatural powers who are supposed to smile upon virtue and to frown upon vice.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

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

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

of great significance or value

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

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

From this reading SUNDAY EVENING IN SOHO.

third-person singular of “inculcate” — teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, it is very often the only tribute which they pay to those supernatural powers who are supposed to smile upon virtue and to frown upon vice.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

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

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, it is very often the only tribute which they pay to those supernatural powers who are supposed to smile upon virtue and to frown upon vice.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

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

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

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

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

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

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

a form of address for a man

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

not any; not one

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Indeed, it is very often the only tribute which they pay to those supernatural powers who are supposed to smile upon virtue and to frown upon vice.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

and nothing more

From this reading Indeed, it is very often the only tribute which they pay to those supernatural powers who are supposed to smile upon virtue and to frown upon vice.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

inflected form of “outshine” — shine brighter than

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Indeed, it is very often the only tribute which they pay to those supernatural powers who are supposed to smile upon virtue and to frown upon vice.

by chance

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Indeed, it is very often the only tribute which they pay to those supernatural powers who are supposed to smile upon virtue and to frown upon vice.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

like better; value more highly

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

possessive form of “robinson” — English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Indeed, it is very often the only tribute which they pay to those supernatural powers who are supposed to smile upon virtue and to frown upon vice.

possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts

From this reading SUNDAY EVENING IN SOHO.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

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From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

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

From this reading SUNDAY EVENING IN SOHO.

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading Indeed, it is very often the only tribute which they pay to those supernatural powers who are supposed to smile upon virtue and to frown upon vice.

required or under orders

From this reading Indeed, it is very often the only tribute which they pay to those supernatural powers who are supposed to smile upon virtue and to frown upon vice.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

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

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Indeed, it is very often the only tribute which they pay to those supernatural powers who are supposed to smile upon virtue and to frown upon vice.

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

From this reading Indeed, it is very often the only tribute which they pay to those supernatural powers who are supposed to smile upon virtue and to frown upon vice.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

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

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

plural of “tremor” — an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading Indeed, it is very often the only tribute which they pay to those supernatural powers who are supposed to smile upon virtue and to frown upon vice.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Indeed, it is very often the only tribute which they pay to those supernatural powers who are supposed to smile upon virtue and to frown upon vice.

an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

precisely as stated

From this reading Indeed, it is very often the only tribute which they pay to those supernatural powers who are supposed to smile upon virtue and to frown upon vice.

moral weakness

From this reading Indeed, it is very often the only tribute which they pay to those supernatural powers who are supposed to smile upon virtue and to frown upon vice.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading Indeed, it is very often the only tribute which they pay to those supernatural powers who are supposed to smile upon virtue and to frown upon vice.

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From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

be dressed in

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It is comparatively easy, though perhaps somewhat tiresome, especially in hot weather, to get up only a _little_ late on Sunday mornings, instead of a good deal late, as the 'natural man' would prefer to do; to assume a more or less solemn aspect at the breakfast-table; to wear garments of unusual splendour, which do not see daylight during the week, and in assuming them to feel tremors of uneasiness lest they should be outshone by Mr Jones' wife, Mr Smith's daughter, Mr Brown's sister, or Mr Robinson's maiden aunt.

at the time that

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

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

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

which person or people

From this reading Indeed, it is very often the only tribute which they pay to those supernatural powers who are supposed to smile upon virtue and to frown upon vice.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The average English citizen and his wife have a certain method of spending Sunday which admits of no variation, and is as essential to their religion as any doctrine which that religion inculcates.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?

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

From this reading When church and chapel--St Waltheof's and Little Bethel--unite in teaching that ceremonial observance is at least as important as moral practice, is it to be wondered at that their congregations, feeling that it would be more than human to combine the two, choose to move along the line of least resistance?