used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a blessed exemption, however, was not to be hoped for.
abstractnessnoun
the quality of being considered apart from a specific instance or object
From this reading He had no spontaneous word of encouragement or consolation to offer; he went through it as his duty with a horrible abstractness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He went through it in as exemplary a manner as could have been desired, but it was dreadful work to the Rector.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Such a blessed exemption, however, was not to be hoped for.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He went through it in as exemplary a manner as could have been desired, but it was dreadful work to the Rector.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Such a blessed exemption, however, was not to be hoped for.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He went through it in as exemplary a manner as could have been desired, but it was dreadful work to the Rector.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading He had no spontaneous word of encouragement or consolation to offer; he went through it as his duty with a horrible abstractness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He went through it in as exemplary a manner as could have been desired, but it was dreadful work to the Rector.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
wanted intensely
From this reading He went through it in as exemplary a manner as could have been desired, but it was dreadful work to the Rector.
doggedlyadverbUS /ˈdɔːɡədli/
with obstinate determination
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He went through it in as exemplary a manner as could have been desired, but it was dreadful work to the Rector.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He had no spontaneous word of encouragement or consolation to offer; he went through it as his duty with a horrible abstractness.
else
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From this reading If nobody else suspected him, he suspected himself.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading He had no spontaneous word of encouragement or consolation to offer; he went through it as his duty with a horrible abstractness.
exemplaryadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzempləri/
worthy of imitation
From this reading He went through it in as exemplary a manner as could have been desired, but it was dreadful work to the Rector.
exemptionnounUS /ɪɡˈzempʃən/
immunity from an obligation or duty
From this reading Such a blessed exemption, however, was not to be hoped for.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Such a blessed exemption, however, was not to be hoped for.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no spontaneous word of encouragement or consolation to offer; he went through it as his duty with a horrible abstractness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He went through it in as exemplary a manner as could have been desired, but it was dreadful work to the Rector.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If nobody else suspected him, he suspected himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If nobody else suspected him, he suspected himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Such a blessed exemption, however, was not to be hoped for.
provoking horror
From this reading He had no spontaneous word of encouragement or consolation to offer; he went through it as his duty with a horrible abstractness.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Such a blessed exemption, however, was not to be hoped for.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If nobody else suspected him, he suspected himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He went through it in as exemplary a manner as could have been desired, but it was dreadful work to the Rector.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He went through it in as exemplary a manner as could have been desired, but it was dreadful work to the Rector.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He went through it in as exemplary a manner as could have been desired, but it was dreadful work to the Rector.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no spontaneous word of encouragement or consolation to offer; he went through it as his duty with a horrible abstractness.
no person; not anyone
From this reading If nobody else suspected him, he suspected himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such a blessed exemption, however, was not to be hoped for.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had no spontaneous word of encouragement or consolation to offer; he went through it as his duty with a horrible abstractness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He had no spontaneous word of encouragement or consolation to offer; he went through it as his duty with a horrible abstractness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had no spontaneous word of encouragement or consolation to offer; he went through it as his duty with a horrible abstractness.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
prayer-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
spontaneousadjectiveUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
happening or arising without apparent external cause
From this reading He had no spontaneous word of encouragement or consolation to offer; he went through it as his duty with a horrible abstractness.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a blessed exemption, however, was not to be hoped for.
believed likely
From this reading If nobody else suspected him, he suspected himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He went through it in as exemplary a manner as could have been desired, but it was dreadful work to the Rector.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such a blessed exemption, however, was not to be hoped for.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
precisely as stated
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such a blessed exemption, however, was not to be hoped for.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
at the time that
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
which person or people
From this reading When the Rector was solemnly sent for from his very study to visit a poor man who was not expected to live many days, he put his prayer-book under his arm, and went off doggedly, feeling that now was the crisis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had no spontaneous word of encouragement or consolation to offer; he went through it as his duty with a horrible abstractness.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He had no spontaneous word of encouragement or consolation to offer; he went through it as his duty with a horrible abstractness.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He went through it in as exemplary a manner as could have been desired, but it was dreadful work to the Rector.
