used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
ANNOYINGadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading FREE SPEECH BECOMES ANNOYING.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With occasional quadrennial exceptions, there are but fifty-two Sundays in a year.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The members glanced at each other in terror, and when the opening prayer was concluded, Mr. Radley promptly exclaimed:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading FREE SPEECH BECOMES ANNOYING.
bindingsnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋz/
plural of “binding” — the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With occasional quadrennial exceptions, there are but fifty-two Sundays in a year.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The members glanced at each other in terror, and when the opening prayer was concluded, Mr. Radley promptly exclaimed:
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading "Mr. Leader, the New Testament contains eight thousand verses, lacking two.
divestingverbUS /daɪˈvestɪŋ/
-ing form of “divest” — take away possessions from someone
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The members glanced at each other in terror, and when the opening prayer was concluded, Mr. Radley promptly exclaimed:
being one more than seven
From this reading "Mr. Leader, the New Testament contains eight thousand verses, lacking two.
entitleverbUS /enˈtaɪtəl/
give the right to
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading With occasional quadrennial exceptions, there are but fifty-two Sundays in a year.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading The members glanced at each other in terror, and when the opening prayer was concluded, Mr. Radley promptly exclaimed:
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
fifty-twoadjective
being two more than fifty
From this reading With occasional quadrennial exceptions, there are but fifty-two Sundays in a year.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading FREE SPEECH BECOMES ANNOYING.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The members glanced at each other in terror, and when the opening prayer was concluded, Mr. Radley promptly exclaimed:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
Jodderel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading "Mr. Leader, the New Testament contains eight thousand verses, lacking two.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "Mr. Leader, the New Testament contains eight thousand verses, lacking two.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Mr. Leader, the New Testament contains eight thousand verses, lacking two.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
being perceived or observed
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading With occasional quadrennial exceptions, there are but fifty-two Sundays in a year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The members glanced at each other in terror, and when the opening prayer was concluded, Mr. Radley promptly exclaimed:
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The members glanced at each other in terror, and when the opening prayer was concluded, Mr. Radley promptly exclaimed:
a human being
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading The members glanced at each other in terror, and when the opening prayer was concluded, Mr. Radley promptly exclaimed:
with little or no delay
From this reading The members glanced at each other in terror, and when the opening prayer was concluded, Mr. Radley promptly exclaimed:
quadrennial
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With occasional quadrennial exceptions, there are but fifty-two Sundays in a year.
Radley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The members glanced at each other in terror, and when the opening prayer was concluded, Mr. Radley promptly exclaimed:
ScripturenounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading FREE SPEECH BECOMES ANNOYING.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading With occasional quadrennial exceptions, there are but fifty-two Sundays in a year.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The members glanced at each other in terror, and when the opening prayer was concluded, Mr. Radley promptly exclaimed:
TestamentnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/
a profession of belief
From this reading "Mr. Leader, the New Testament contains eight thousand verses, lacking two.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading With occasional quadrennial exceptions, there are but fifty-two Sundays in a year.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "Mr. Leader, the New Testament contains eight thousand verses, lacking two.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Mr. Leader, the New Testament contains eight thousand verses, lacking two.
unconventionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl/
not conforming to accepted rules or standards
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading "Mr. Leader, the New Testament contains eight thousand verses, lacking two.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
at the time that
From this reading The members glanced at each other in terror, and when the opening prayer was concluded, Mr. Radley promptly exclaimed:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With occasional quadrennial exceptions, there are but fifty-two Sundays in a year.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As the next meeting of the Scripture Club was about to open, certain members noticed that Mr. Jodderel had taken a seat which would entitle him to be the first person called upon for an opinion, and that he was divesting his pockets of a large number of books, most of them in faded and unconventional bindings.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading With occasional quadrennial exceptions, there are but fifty-two Sundays in a year.
