Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading A MERE BIT OF GOSSIP The Ministers' Meeting of the following Tuesday was pleasantly enlivened with gossip--retained, of course, within seemly bounds.

not being in a specified place

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading Another asserted that in talking with Dr. Linford now, one brought away the notion that in renouncing his allegiance to the Episcopal faith he had gone to the extreme of renouncing marriage, in order that the Mother Church might become his only bride.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another asserted that in talking with Dr. Linford now, one brought away the notion that in renouncing his allegiance to the Episcopal faith he had gone to the extreme of renouncing marriage, in order that the Mother Church might become his only bride.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading Another asserted that in talking with Dr. Linford now, one brought away the notion that in renouncing his allegiance to the Episcopal faith he had gone to the extreme of renouncing marriage, in order that the Mother Church might become his only bride.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

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

From this reading Another asserted that in talking with Dr. Linford now, one brought away the notion that in renouncing his allegiance to the Episcopal faith he had gone to the extreme of renouncing marriage, in order that the Mother Church might become his only bride.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Another asserted that in talking with Dr. Linford now, one brought away the notion that in renouncing his allegiance to the Episcopal faith he had gone to the extreme of renouncing marriage, in order that the Mother Church might become his only bride.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading A MERE BIT OF GOSSIP The Ministers' Meeting of the following Tuesday was pleasantly enlivened with gossip--retained, of course, within seemly bounds.

the two together, not just one

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading A MERE BIT OF GOSSIP The Ministers' Meeting of the following Tuesday was pleasantly enlivened with gossip--retained, of course, within seemly bounds.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading Another asserted that in talking with Dr. Linford now, one brought away the notion that in renouncing his allegiance to the Episcopal faith he had gone to the extreme of renouncing marriage, in order that the Mother Church might become his only bride.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Another asserted that in talking with Dr. Linford now, one brought away the notion that in renouncing his allegiance to the Episcopal faith he had gone to the extreme of renouncing marriage, in order that the Mother Church might become his only bride.

pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

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

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading It was concerning this circumstance that discreet expressions were oftenest heard during the function.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading It was concerning this circumstance that discreet expressions were oftenest heard during the function.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading A MERE BIT OF GOSSIP The Ministers' Meeting of the following Tuesday was pleasantly enlivened with gossip--retained, of course, within seemly bounds.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

doubt about the truth of something

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

From this reading It was concerning this circumstance that discreet expressions were oftenest heard during the function.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was concerning this circumstance that discreet expressions were oftenest heard during the function.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

made sprightly or cheerful

From this reading A MERE BIT OF GOSSIP The Ministers' Meeting of the following Tuesday was pleasantly enlivened with gossip--retained, of course, within seemly bounds.

of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church

From this reading Another asserted that in talking with Dr. Linford now, one brought away the notion that in renouncing his allegiance to the Episcopal faith he had gone to the extreme of renouncing marriage, in order that the Mother Church might become his only bride.

plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading It was concerning this circumstance that discreet expressions were oftenest heard during the function.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Another asserted that in talking with Dr. Linford now, one brought away the notion that in renouncing his allegiance to the Episcopal faith he had gone to the extreme of renouncing marriage, in order that the Mother Church might become his only bride.

plural of “extremist” — a person who holds extreme views

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Another asserted that in talking with Dr. Linford now, one brought away the notion that in renouncing his allegiance to the Episcopal faith he had gone to the extreme of renouncing marriage, in order that the Mother Church might become his only bride.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

moving swiftly

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading A MERE BIT OF GOSSIP The Ministers' Meeting of the following Tuesday was pleasantly enlivened with gossip--retained, of course, within seemly bounds.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading It was concerning this circumstance that discreet expressions were oftenest heard during the function.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Another asserted that in talking with Dr. Linford now, one brought away the notion that in renouncing his allegiance to the Episcopal faith he had gone to the extreme of renouncing marriage, in order that the Mother Church might become his only bride.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading A MERE BIT OF GOSSIP The Ministers' Meeting of the following Tuesday was pleasantly enlivened with gossip--retained, of course, within seemly bounds.

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

From this reading Another asserted that in talking with Dr. Linford now, one brought away the notion that in renouncing his allegiance to the Episcopal faith he had gone to the extreme of renouncing marriage, in order that the Mother Church might become his only bride.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

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

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading It was concerning this circumstance that discreet expressions were oftenest heard during the function.

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

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

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

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was concerning this circumstance that discreet expressions were oftenest heard during the function.

immediately past

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

in the recent past

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Another asserted that in talking with Dr. Linford now, one brought away the notion that in renouncing his allegiance to the Episcopal faith he had gone to the extreme of renouncing marriage, in order that the Mother Church might become his only bride.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading A MERE BIT OF GOSSIP The Ministers' Meeting of the following Tuesday was pleasantly enlivened with gossip--retained, of course, within seemly bounds.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading A MERE BIT OF GOSSIP The Ministers' Meeting of the following Tuesday was pleasantly enlivened with gossip--retained, of course, within seemly bounds.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Another asserted that in talking with Dr. Linford now, one brought away the notion that in renouncing his allegiance to the Episcopal faith he had gone to the extreme of renouncing marriage, in order that the Mother Church might become his only bride.

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading A MERE BIT OF GOSSIP The Ministers' Meeting of the following Tuesday was pleasantly enlivened with gossip--retained, of course, within seemly bounds.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Another asserted that in talking with Dr. Linford now, one brought away the notion that in renouncing his allegiance to the Episcopal faith he had gone to the extreme of renouncing marriage, in order that the Mother Church might become his only bride.

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

From this reading Another asserted that in talking with Dr. Linford now, one brought away the notion that in renouncing his allegiance to the Episcopal faith he had gone to the extreme of renouncing marriage, in order that the Mother Church might become his only bride.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MERE BIT OF GOSSIP The Ministers' Meeting of the following Tuesday was pleasantly enlivened with gossip--retained, of course, within seemly bounds.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was concerning this circumstance that discreet expressions were oftenest heard during the function.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

and nothing more

From this reading Another asserted that in talking with Dr. Linford now, one brought away the notion that in renouncing his allegiance to the Episcopal faith he had gone to the extreme of renouncing marriage, in order that the Mother Church might become his only bride.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Another asserted that in talking with Dr. Linford now, one brought away the notion that in renouncing his allegiance to the Episcopal faith he had gone to the extreme of renouncing marriage, in order that the Mother Church might become his only bride.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading A MERE BIT OF GOSSIP The Ministers' Meeting of the following Tuesday was pleasantly enlivened with gossip--retained, of course, within seemly bounds.

professing to be qualified

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

-ing form of “renounce” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

From this reading Another asserted that in talking with Dr. Linford now, one brought away the notion that in renouncing his allegiance to the Episcopal faith he had gone to the extreme of renouncing marriage, in order that the Mother Church might become his only bride.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading A MERE BIT OF GOSSIP The Ministers' Meeting of the following Tuesday was pleasantly enlivened with gossip--retained, of course, within seemly bounds.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

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

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading A MERE BIT OF GOSSIP The Ministers' Meeting of the following Tuesday was pleasantly enlivened with gossip--retained, of course, within seemly bounds.

at some indefinite or unstated time

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Another asserted that in talking with Dr. Linford now, one brought away the notion that in renouncing his allegiance to the Episcopal faith he had gone to the extreme of renouncing marriage, in order that the Mother Church might become his only bride.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

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

From this reading A MERE BIT OF GOSSIP The Ministers' Meeting of the following Tuesday was pleasantly enlivened with gossip--retained, of course, within seemly bounds.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

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

From this reading It was concerning this circumstance that discreet expressions were oftenest heard during the function.

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

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading A MERE BIT OF GOSSIP The Ministers' Meeting of the following Tuesday was pleasantly enlivened with gossip--retained, of course, within seemly bounds.

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

From this reading A MERE BIT OF GOSSIP The Ministers' Meeting of the following Tuesday was pleasantly enlivened with gossip--retained, of course, within seemly bounds.

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

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading One brother declared that the Linfords were both extremists: one with his absurdly radical disbelief in revealed religion; the other flying at last to the Mother Church for that authority which he professed not to find in his own.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A MERE BIT OF GOSSIP The Ministers' Meeting of the following Tuesday was pleasantly enlivened with gossip--retained, of course, within seemly bounds.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading A MERE BIT OF GOSSIP The Ministers' Meeting of the following Tuesday was pleasantly enlivened with gossip--retained, of course, within seemly bounds.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.

but in spite of that

From this reading There was absent the Reverend Dr. Linford, sometime rector of St. Antipas, said lately to have emerged from a state of spiritual chrysalis into a world made new with truths that were yet old.