used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Will you tell Parrah More that I'll hold a station in his house on next Wednesday?”
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading I protest, if they don't live like Christians, I'll read them out from the altar.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Well, tell him from me, that I'll make an example of him to the whole parish, if he doesn't attend mass better.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Will the Bradys and the O'Scallaghans never be done with their quarrelling?
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Well, tell him from me, that I'll make an example of him to the whole parish, if he doesn't attend mass better.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Will the Bradys and the O'Scallaghans never be done with their quarrelling?
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Well, tell him from me, that I'll make an example of him to the whole parish, if he doesn't attend mass better.
BradysnounUS /ˈbreɪdiz/
plural of “brady” — United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading Will the Bradys and the O'Scallaghans never be done with their quarrelling?
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading I protest, if they don't live like Christians, I'll read them out from the altar.
doesn't
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don't
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From this reading I protest, if they don't live like Christians, I'll read them out from the altar.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Will the Bradys and the O'Scallaghans never be done with their quarrelling?
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Well, tell him from me, that I'll make an example of him to the whole parish, if he doesn't attend mass better.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Well, tell him from me, that I'll make an example of him to the whole parish, if he doesn't attend mass better.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Well, tell him from me, that I'll make an example of him to the whole parish, if he doesn't attend mass better.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Well, tell him from me, that I'll make an example of him to the whole parish, if he doesn't attend mass better.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Will you tell Parrah More that I'll hold a station in his house on next Wednesday?”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Will you tell Parrah More that I'll hold a station in his house on next Wednesday?”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Will you tell Parrah More that I'll hold a station in his house on next Wednesday?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I protest, if they don't live like Christians, I'll read them out from the altar.
I'll
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on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Well, tell him from me, that I'll make an example of him to the whole parish, if he doesn't attend mass better.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Will you tell Parrah More that I'll hold a station in his house on next Wednesday?”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I protest, if they don't live like Christians, I'll read them out from the altar.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I protest, if they don't live like Christians, I'll read them out from the altar.
engage in
From this reading Well, tell him from me, that I'll make an example of him to the whole parish, if he doesn't attend mass better.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Well, tell him from me, that I'll make an example of him to the whole parish, if he doesn't attend mass better.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Well, tell him from me, that I'll make an example of him to the whole parish, if he doesn't attend mass better.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Will you tell Parrah More that I'll hold a station in his house on next Wednesday?”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Will the Bradys and the O'Scallaghans never be done with their quarrelling?
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Will you tell Parrah More that I'll hold a station in his house on next Wednesday?”
O'Scallaghans
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Well, tell him from me, that I'll make an example of him to the whole parish, if he doesn't attend mass better.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Will you tell Parrah More that I'll hold a station in his house on next Wednesday?”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I protest, if they don't live like Christians, I'll read them out from the altar.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
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Parrah
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protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading I protest, if they don't live like Christians, I'll read them out from the altar.
quarrelling
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interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I protest, if they don't live like Christians, I'll read them out from the altar.
ReverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading “I will, sir; I will, yer Reverence.”
term of address for a man
From this reading “I will, sir; I will, yer Reverence.”
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Will you tell Parrah More that I'll hold a station in his house on next Wednesday?”
express in words
From this reading Well, tell him from me, that I'll make an example of him to the whole parish, if he doesn't attend mass better.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Well, tell him from me, that I'll make an example of him to the whole parish, if he doesn't attend mass better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Well, tell him from me, that I'll make an example of him to the whole parish, if he doesn't attend mass better.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Will the Bradys and the O'Scallaghans never be done with their quarrelling?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I protest, if they don't live like Christians, I'll read them out from the altar.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I protest, if they don't live like Christians, I'll read them out from the altar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Well, tell him from me, that I'll make an example of him to the whole parish, if he doesn't attend mass better.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading Will you tell Parrah More that I'll hold a station in his house on next Wednesday?”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, tell him from me, that I'll make an example of him to the whole parish, if he doesn't attend mass better.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Well, tell him from me, that I'll make an example of him to the whole parish, if he doesn't attend mass better.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will the Bradys and the O'Scallaghans never be done with their quarrelling?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Will the Bradys and the O'Scallaghans never be done with their quarrelling?
yer
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From this reading “I will, sir; I will, yer Reverence.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Will you tell Parrah More that I'll hold a station in his house on next Wednesday?”
