used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT would be improper to pretend to chronicle even the simple adventures of a memsahib without a respectful reference to their clerical side.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading IT would be improper to pretend to chronicle even the simple adventures of a memsahib without a respectful reference to their clerical side.
(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 Helen replied to her aunt that on the contrary there were several churches scattered about Calcutta, with clergymen attached to all of them, also an Archdeacon and a Bishop.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
in addition
From this reading Helen replied to her aunt that on the contrary there were several churches scattered about Calcutta, with clergymen attached to all of them, also an Archdeacon and a Bishop.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Helen replied to her aunt that on the contrary there were several churches scattered about Calcutta, with clergymen attached to all of them, also an Archdeacon and a Bishop.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
react verbally
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
Archdeaconnoun
(Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop
From this reading Helen replied to her aunt that on the contrary there were several churches scattered about Calcutta, with clergymen attached to all of them, also an Archdeacon and a Bishop.
being joined in close association
From this reading Helen replied to her aunt that on the contrary there were several churches scattered about Calcutta, with clergymen attached to all of them, also an Archdeacon and a Bishop.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IT would be improper to pretend to chronicle even the simple adventures of a memsahib without a respectful reference to their clerical side.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Some were higher than others—the clergymen she meant—and she believed that a number of them were very nice.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Helen replied to her aunt that on the contrary there were several churches scattered about Calcutta, with clergymen attached to all of them, also an Archdeacon and a Bishop.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
CalcuttanounUS /ˌkælˈkʌtə/
the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding
From this reading Helen replied to her aunt that on the contrary there were several churches scattered about Calcutta, with clergymen attached to all of them, also an Archdeacon and a Bishop.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading IT would be improper to pretend to chronicle even the simple adventures of a memsahib without a respectful reference to their clerical side.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Helen replied to her aunt that on the contrary there were several churches scattered about Calcutta, with clergymen attached to all of them, also an Archdeacon and a Bishop.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
clergymennounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimɪn/
plural of “clergyman” — a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Helen replied to her aunt that on the contrary there were several churches scattered about Calcutta, with clergymen attached to all of them, also an Archdeacon and a Bishop.
clericaladjectiveUS /ˈklerəkəl/
of or relating to clerks
From this reading IT would be improper to pretend to chronicle even the simple adventures of a memsahib without a respectful reference to their clerical side.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Helen replied to her aunt that on the contrary there were several churches scattered about Calcutta, with clergymen attached to all of them, also an Archdeacon and a Bishop.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
divisible by two
From this reading IT would be improper to pretend to chronicle even the simple adventures of a memsahib without a respectful reference to their clerical side.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen replied to her aunt that on the contrary there were several churches scattered about Calcutta, with clergymen attached to all of them, also an Archdeacon and a Bishop.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Helen replied to her aunt that on the contrary there were several churches scattered about Calcutta, with clergymen attached to all of them, also an Archdeacon and a Bishop.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Some were higher than others—the clergymen she meant—and she believed that a number of them were very nice.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
how
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From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
improperadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːpər/
not suitable or right or appropriate
From this reading IT would be improper to pretend to chronicle even the simple adventures of a memsahib without a respectful reference to their clerical side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
inadvisableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbəl/
not prudent or wise; not recommended
From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT would be improper to pretend to chronicle even the simple adventures of a memsahib without a respectful reference to their clerical side.
the literary culture
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Some were higher than others—the clergymen she meant—and she believed that a number of them were very nice.
memsahibnoun
a woman sahib
From this reading IT would be improper to pretend to chronicle even the simple adventures of a memsahib without a respectful reference to their clerical side.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Some were higher than others—the clergymen she meant—and she believed that a number of them were very nice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Some were higher than others—the clergymen she meant—and she believed that a number of them were very nice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT would be improper to pretend to chronicle even the simple adventures of a memsahib without a respectful reference to their clerical side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Helen replied to her aunt that on the contrary there were several churches scattered about Calcutta, with clergymen attached to all of them, also an Archdeacon and a Bishop.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
and nothing more
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
others
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From this reading Some were higher than others—the clergymen she meant—and she believed that a number of them were very nice.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
Plovtree
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From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
Plovtree's
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From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading IT would be improper to pretend to chronicle even the simple adventures of a memsahib without a respectful reference to their clerical side.
bring forth or yield
From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading IT would be improper to pretend to chronicle even the simple adventures of a memsahib without a respectful reference to their clerical side.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Helen replied to her aunt that on the contrary there were several churches scattered about Calcutta, with clergymen attached to all of them, also an Archdeacon and a Bishop.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading IT would be improper to pretend to chronicle even the simple adventures of a memsahib without a respectful reference to their clerical side.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Helen replied to her aunt that on the contrary there were several churches scattered about Calcutta, with clergymen attached to all of them, also an Archdeacon and a Bishop.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Helen replied to her aunt that on the contrary there were several churches scattered about Calcutta, with clergymen attached to all of them, also an Archdeacon and a Bishop.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading IT would be improper to pretend to chronicle even the simple adventures of a memsahib without a respectful reference to their clerical side.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading IT would be improper to pretend to chronicle even the simple adventures of a memsahib without a respectful reference to their clerical side.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some were higher than others—the clergymen she meant—and she believed that a number of them were very nice.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Some were higher than others—the clergymen she meant—and she believed that a number of them were very nice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT would be improper to pretend to chronicle even the simple adventures of a memsahib without a respectful reference to their clerical side.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IT would be improper to pretend to chronicle even the simple adventures of a memsahib without a respectful reference to their clerical side.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Helen replied to her aunt that on the contrary there were several churches scattered about Calcutta, with clergymen attached to all of them, also an Archdeacon and a Bishop.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Helen replied to her aunt that on the contrary there were several churches scattered about Calcutta, with clergymen attached to all of them, also an Archdeacon and a Bishop.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading One might almost fancy, said Aunt Plovtree, that such things did not exist in India; and it is highly inadvisable that these chapters should produce a similar impression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT would be improper to pretend to chronicle even the simple adventures of a memsahib without a respectful reference to their clerical side.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
precisely as stated
From this reading Some were higher than others—the clergymen she meant—and she believed that a number of them were very nice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Helen replied to her aunt that on the contrary there were several churches scattered about Calcutta, with clergymen attached to all of them, also an Archdeacon and a Bishop.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The reference will be slight; but it must be made, if only in answer to Aunt Plovtree’s communication upon the subject, in which she took the trouble to remark particularly how curious it was that Helen’s letters said so little about parish matters or a clergyman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Helen replied to her aunt that on the contrary there were several churches scattered about Calcutta, with clergymen attached to all of them, also an Archdeacon and a Bishop.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading IT would be improper to pretend to chronicle even the simple adventures of a memsahib without a respectful reference to their clerical side.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading IT would be improper to pretend to chronicle even the simple adventures of a memsahib without a respectful reference to their clerical side.
