Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading A BELATED MARTYRDOM The rectory at Edom was hot with the fever of preparation.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

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From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The invitation to preach at St. Antipas meant an offer of that parish should the preaching be approved.

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

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

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From this reading The invitation to preach at St. Antipas meant an offer of that parish should the preaching be approved.

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading The invitation to preach at St. Antipas meant an offer of that parish should the preaching be approved.

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

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A BELATED MARTYRDOM The rectory at Edom was hot with the fever of preparation.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was, moreover, a high church, its last rector having been put away for the narrowness of refusing to "enrich the service."

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

From this reading The invitation to preach at St. Antipas meant an offer of that parish should the preaching be approved.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was, moreover, a high church, its last rector having been put away for the narrowness of refusing to "enrich the service."

marked by poverty befitting a beggar

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading A BELATED MARTYRDOM The rectory at Edom was hot with the fever of preparation.

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From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

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From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

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

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

power to direct or determine

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

joined together especially in a pair or pairs

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

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From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

in a serious manner

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

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From this reading A BELATED MARTYRDOM The rectory at Edom was hot with the fever of preparation.

make better or improve in quality

From this reading It was, moreover, a high church, its last rector having been put away for the narrowness of refusing to "enrich the service."

opinion or judgment

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading A BELATED MARTYRDOM The rectory at Edom was hot with the fever of preparation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It was, moreover, a high church, its last rector having been put away for the narrowness of refusing to "enrich the service."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was, moreover, a high church, its last rector having been put away for the narrowness of refusing to "enrich the service."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

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

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

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 A BELATED MARTYRDOM The rectory at Edom was hot with the fever of preparation.

comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

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

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading The invitation to preach at St. Antipas meant an offer of that parish should the preaching be approved.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was, moreover, a high church, its last rector having been put away for the narrowness of refusing to "enrich the service."

immediately past

From this reading It was, moreover, a high church, its last rector having been put away for the narrowness of refusing to "enrich the service."

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

small in range or scope

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

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From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause

From this reading A BELATED MARTYRDOM The rectory at Edom was hot with the fever of preparation.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The invitation to preach at St. Antipas meant an offer of that parish should the preaching be approved.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading It was, moreover, a high church, its last rector having been put away for the narrowness of refusing to "enrich the service."

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

the property of being narrow; having little width

From this reading It was, moreover, a high church, its last rector having been put away for the narrowness of refusing to "enrich the service."

relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BELATED MARTYRDOM The rectory at Edom was hot with the fever of preparation.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The invitation to preach at St. Antipas meant an offer of that parish should the preaching be approved.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

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From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

a local church community

From this reading The invitation to preach at St. Antipas meant an offer of that parish should the preaching be approved.

a regular customer

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

deliver a sermon

From this reading The invitation to preach at St. Antipas meant an offer of that parish should the preaching be approved.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading The invitation to preach at St. Antipas meant an offer of that parish should the preaching be approved.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading A BELATED MARTYRDOM The rectory at Edom was hot with the fever of preparation.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was, moreover, a high church, its last rector having been put away for the narrowness of refusing to "enrich the service."

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading It was, moreover, a high church, its last rector having been put away for the narrowness of refusing to "enrich the service."

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading A BELATED MARTYRDOM The rectory at Edom was hot with the fever of preparation.

-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading It was, moreover, a high church, its last rector having been put away for the narrowness of refusing to "enrich the service."

To recall to mind.

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It was, moreover, a high church, its last rector having been put away for the narrowness of refusing to "enrich the service."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The invitation to preach at St. Antipas meant an offer of that parish should the preaching be approved.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

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From this reading The invitation to preach at St. Antipas meant an offer of that parish should the preaching be approved.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The invitation to preach at St. Antipas meant an offer of that parish should the preaching be approved.

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

From this reading A BELATED MARTYRDOM The rectory at Edom was hot with the fever of preparation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

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

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

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

From this reading The invitation to preach at St. Antipas meant an offer of that parish should the preaching be approved.

create by training and teaching

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

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

From this reading A BELATED MARTYRDOM The rectory at Edom was hot with the fever of preparation.

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

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

at the time that

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

which person or people

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A BELATED MARTYRDOM The rectory at Edom was hot with the fever of preparation.

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

From this reading This was the church and this the patron above all others that the Reverend Allan Delcher Linford would have chosen, and earnestly did he pray that God in His wisdom impart to him the grace to please Browett and those whom Browett permitted to have a nominal voice in the control of St. Antipas.

plural of “yacht” — an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading It was a most desirable parish--Browett's city church being as smart as one of his steam yachts or his private train (for nothing less than a train sufficed him now--though there were those of the green eyes who pretended to remember, with heavy sarcasm, the humbler day when he had but a beggarly private car, coupled to the rear of a common Limited).