used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of these, indeed--the high church rector--even came back with a question, to the undisguised apprehension of several brothers.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was an unmistakeable air of boredom, though one or two of the men still smoked thoughtfully.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an unmistakeable air of boredom, though one or two of the men still smoked thoughtfully.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading One of these, indeed--the high church rector--even came back with a question, to the undisguised apprehension of several brothers.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE END OF THE PATH He stopped, noticing that the chairs were pushed back.
authoritativeadjectiveUS /əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv/
having authority or ascendancy or influence
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE END OF THE PATH He stopped, noticing that the chairs were pushed back.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bernal had been sitting in some embarrassment, dismayed at his own vehemence, but this challenge stirred him.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
Bernal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bernal had been sitting in some embarrassment, dismayed at his own vehemence, but this challenge stirred him.
boredomnounUS /ˈbɔːrdəm/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading There was an unmistakeable air of boredom, though one or two of the men still smoked thoughtfully.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading One of these, indeed--the high church rector--even came back with a question, to the undisguised apprehension of several brothers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One of these, indeed--the high church rector--even came back with a question, to the undisguised apprehension of several brothers.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE END OF THE PATH He stopped, noticing that the chairs were pushed back.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Bernal had been sitting in some embarrassment, dismayed at his own vehemence, but this challenge stirred him.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading One of these, indeed--the high church rector--even came back with a question, to the undisguised apprehension of several brothers.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Bernal had been sitting in some embarrassment, dismayed at his own vehemence, but this challenge stirred him.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Bernal had been sitting in some embarrassment, dismayed at his own vehemence, but this challenge stirred him.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE END OF THE PATH He stopped, noticing that the chairs were pushed back.
divisible by two
From this reading One of these, indeed--the high church rector--even came back with a question, to the undisguised apprehension of several brothers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
formulatedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪtəd/
devised; developed according to an orderly plan
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
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 "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bernal had been sitting in some embarrassment, dismayed at his own vehemence, but this challenge stirred him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE END OF THE PATH He stopped, noticing that the chairs were pushed back.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading One of these, indeed--the high church rector--even came back with a question, to the undisguised apprehension of several brothers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bernal had been sitting in some embarrassment, dismayed at his own vehemence, but this challenge stirred him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bernal had been sitting in some embarrassment, dismayed at his own vehemence, but this challenge stirred him.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
immortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/
the quality or state of being immortal
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading One of these, indeed--the high church rector--even came back with a question, to the undisguised apprehension of several brothers.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
Linford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
the force of workers available
From this reading There was an unmistakeable air of boredom, though one or two of the men still smoked thoughtfully.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
not any; not one
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE END OF THE PATH He stopped, noticing that the chairs were pushed back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE END OF THE PATH He stopped, noticing that the chairs were pushed back.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was an unmistakeable air of boredom, though one or two of the men still smoked thoughtfully.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was an unmistakeable air of boredom, though one or two of the men still smoked thoughtfully.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Bernal had been sitting in some embarrassment, dismayed at his own vehemence, but this challenge stirred him.
a course of conduct
From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE END OF THE PATH He stopped, noticing that the chairs were pushed back.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE END OF THE PATH He stopped, noticing that the chairs were pushed back.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading One of these, indeed--the high church rector--even came back with a question, to the undisguised apprehension of several brothers.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading One of these, indeed--the high church rector--even came back with a question, to the undisguised apprehension of several brothers.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
express in words
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading One of these, indeed--the high church rector--even came back with a question, to the undisguised apprehension of several brothers.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Bernal had been sitting in some embarrassment, dismayed at his own vehemence, but this challenge stirred him.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading There was an unmistakeable air of boredom, though one or two of the men still smoked thoughtfully.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Bernal had been sitting in some embarrassment, dismayed at his own vehemence, but this challenge stirred him.
not in physical motion
From this reading There was an unmistakeable air of boredom, though one or two of the men still smoked thoughtfully.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Bernal had been sitting in some embarrassment, dismayed at his own vehemence, but this challenge stirred him.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE END OF THE PATH He stopped, noticing that the chairs were pushed back.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE END OF THE PATH He stopped, noticing that the chairs were pushed back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE END OF THE PATH He stopped, noticing that the chairs were pushed back.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an unmistakeable air of boredom, though one or two of the men still smoked thoughtfully.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One of these, indeed--the high church rector--even came back with a question, to the undisguised apprehension of several brothers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was an unmistakeable air of boredom, though one or two of the men still smoked thoughtfully.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading There was an unmistakeable air of boredom, though one or two of the men still smoked thoughtfully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of these, indeed--the high church rector--even came back with a question, to the undisguised apprehension of several brothers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was an unmistakeable air of boredom, though one or two of the men still smoked thoughtfully.
undisguisedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
plain to see
From this reading One of these, indeed--the high church rector--even came back with a question, to the undisguised apprehension of several brothers.
unmistakeable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was an unmistakeable air of boredom, though one or two of the men still smoked thoughtfully.
vehemencenounUS /ˈviːəməns/
intensity or forcefulness of expression
From this reading Bernal had been sitting in some embarrassment, dismayed at his own vehemence, but this challenge stirred him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an unmistakeable air of boredom, though one or two of the men still smoked thoughtfully.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE END OF THE PATH He stopped, noticing that the chairs were pushed back.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One of these, indeed--the high church rector--even came back with a question, to the undisguised apprehension of several brothers.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE END OF THE PATH He stopped, noticing that the chairs were pushed back.
but in spite of that
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have formulated a certain fashion of belief, Mr. Linford, one I dare say appealing to minds that have not yet learned that even reason must submit to authority; but you must admit that this revelation of God in the human heart carries no authoritative assurance of immortality."
