used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have enjoyed following the experiments of the psychical researchers, and have been a diligent student of the proceedings of heresy trials.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading My reading in church history, dogma, and criticism has been about that of the average layman.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading To unfrock him merely arouses controversy, and draws attention to questions that can never be absolutely determined by any additional evidence likely to be adduced.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading To unfrock him merely arouses controversy, and draws attention to questions that can never be absolutely determined by any additional evidence likely to be adduced.
adduced
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From this reading To unfrock him merely arouses controversy, and draws attention to questions that can never be absolutely determined by any additional evidence likely to be adduced.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My reading in church history, dogma, and criticism has been about that of the average layman.
Andover
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From this reading The Andover case and the Briggs controversy once seemed important, and they doubtless were, but they established nothing of value.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To unfrock him merely arouses controversy, and draws attention to questions that can never be absolutely determined by any additional evidence likely to be adduced.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
arousesverbUS /ərˈaʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading To unfrock him merely arouses controversy, and draws attention to questions that can never be absolutely determined by any additional evidence likely to be adduced.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading To unfrock him merely arouses controversy, and draws attention to questions that can never be absolutely determined by any additional evidence likely to be adduced.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading My reading in church history, dogma, and criticism has been about that of the average layman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My reading in church history, dogma, and criticism has been about that of the average layman.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
Briggs
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From this reading The Andover case and the Briggs controversy once seemed important, and they doubtless were, but they established nothing of value.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Andover case and the Briggs controversy once seemed important, and they doubtless were, but they established nothing of value.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To unfrock him merely arouses controversy, and draws attention to questions that can never be absolutely determined by any additional evidence likely to be adduced.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading To unfrock him merely arouses controversy, and draws attention to questions that can never be absolutely determined by any additional evidence likely to be adduced.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The Andover case and the Briggs controversy once seemed important, and they doubtless were, but they established nothing of value.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading My reading in church history, dogma, and criticism has been about that of the average layman.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading The Andover case and the Briggs controversy once seemed important, and they doubtless were, but they established nothing of value.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading My reading in church history, dogma, and criticism has been about that of the average layman.
characterized by great determination
From this reading To unfrock him merely arouses controversy, and draws attention to questions that can never be absolutely determined by any additional evidence likely to be adduced.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading I have enjoyed following the experiments of the psychical researchers, and have been a diligent student of the proceedings of heresy trials.
dogmanounUS /ˈdɑːɡmə/
a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
From this reading My reading in church history, dogma, and criticism has been about that of the average layman.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The Andover case and the Briggs controversy once seemed important, and they doubtless were, but they established nothing of value.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading To unfrock him merely arouses controversy, and draws attention to questions that can never be absolutely determined by any additional evidence likely to be adduced.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I have enjoyed following the experiments of the psychical researchers, and have been a diligent student of the proceedings of heresy trials.
entertainsverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “entertain” — provide entertainment for
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The Andover case and the Briggs controversy once seemed important, and they doubtless were, but they established nothing of value.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading To unfrock him merely arouses controversy, and draws attention to questions that can never be absolutely determined by any additional evidence likely to be adduced.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading I have enjoyed following the experiments of the psychical researchers, and have been a diligent student of the proceedings of heresy trials.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I have enjoyed following the experiments of the psychical researchers, and have been a diligent student of the proceedings of heresy trials.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My reading in church history, dogma, and criticism has been about that of the average layman.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have enjoyed following the experiments of the psychical researchers, and have been a diligent student of the proceedings of heresy trials.
heresynounUS /ˈherəsi/
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
From this reading I have enjoyed following the experiments of the psychical researchers, and have been a diligent student of the proceedings of heresy trials.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To unfrock him merely arouses controversy, and draws attention to questions that can never be absolutely determined by any additional evidence likely to be adduced.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading My reading in church history, dogma, and criticism has been about that of the average layman.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have enjoyed following the experiments of the psychical researchers, and have been a diligent student of the proceedings of heresy trials.
of great significance or value
From this reading The Andover case and the Briggs controversy once seemed important, and they doubtless were, but they established nothing of value.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My reading in church history, dogma, and criticism has been about that of the average layman.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
laymannounUS /ˈleɪmən/
someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
From this reading My reading in church history, dogma, and criticism has been about that of the average layman.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading To unfrock him merely arouses controversy, and draws attention to questions that can never be absolutely determined by any additional evidence likely to be adduced.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
and nothing more
From this reading To unfrock him merely arouses controversy, and draws attention to questions that can never be absolutely determined by any additional evidence likely to be adduced.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My reading in church history, dogma, and criticism has been about that of the average layman.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading To unfrock him merely arouses controversy, and draws attention to questions that can never be absolutely determined by any additional evidence likely to be adduced.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The Andover case and the Briggs controversy once seemed important, and they doubtless were, but they established nothing of value.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My reading in church history, dogma, and criticism has been about that of the average layman.
on one occasion
From this reading The Andover case and the Briggs controversy once seemed important, and they doubtless were, but they established nothing of value.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading I have enjoyed following the experiments of the psychical researchers, and have been a diligent student of the proceedings of heresy trials.
psychicaladjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪkəl/
affecting or influenced by the human mind
From this reading I have enjoyed following the experiments of the psychical researchers, and have been a diligent student of the proceedings of heresy trials.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading To unfrock him merely arouses controversy, and draws attention to questions that can never be absolutely determined by any additional evidence likely to be adduced.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading My reading in church history, dogma, and criticism has been about that of the average layman.
researchersnounUS /ˈriːsərtʃərz/
plural of “researcher” — a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
From this reading I have enjoyed following the experiments of the psychical researchers, and have been a diligent student of the proceedings of heresy trials.
resurrectionnounUS /ˌrezərˈekʃən/
(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Andover case and the Briggs controversy once seemed important, and they doubtless were, but they established nothing of value.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
not in physical motion
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading I have enjoyed following the experiments of the psychical researchers, and have been a diligent student of the proceedings of heresy trials.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My reading in church history, dogma, and criticism has been about that of the average layman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My reading in church history, dogma, and criticism has been about that of the average layman.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Andover case and the Briggs controversy once seemed important, and they doubtless were, but they established nothing of value.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading I have enjoyed following the experiments of the psychical researchers, and have been a diligent student of the proceedings of heresy trials.
unfrockverb
divest of the frock; of church officials
From this reading To unfrock him merely arouses controversy, and draws attention to questions that can never be absolutely determined by any additional evidence likely to be adduced.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The Andover case and the Briggs controversy once seemed important, and they doubtless were, but they established nothing of value.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
warier
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From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Andover case and the Briggs controversy once seemed important, and they doubtless were, but they established nothing of value.
which person or people
From this reading The churches are warier of heresy trials than they were; and in this connection I hold that a clergyman who entertains an honest doubt as to the virgin birth or the resurrection may still be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
