Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

speak to

From this reading The day came at last when the Bishop of Sunbury was to deliver his address on the future of religion.

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

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

eagerly desirous

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was one of these particularly English summer days, towards the middle of July, in which the sun declined to appear in person.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The day came at last when the Bishop of Sunbury was to deliver his address on the future of religion.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading But the atmosphere was none the less festive because the sun played truant; and to most Londoners the weather was a symbol of true modesty.

for the reason that

From this reading But the atmosphere was none the less festive because the sun played truant; and to most Londoners the weather was a symbol of true modesty.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

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 The day came at last when the Bishop of Sunbury was to deliver his address on the future of religion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The day came at last when the Bishop of Sunbury was to deliver his address on the future of religion.

any large and important church

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

plural of “churchman” — a clergyman or other person in religious orders

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

carefully weighed

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day came at last when the Bishop of Sunbury was to deliver his address on the future of religion.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was one of these particularly English summer days, towards the middle of July, in which the sun declined to appear in person.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading It was one of these particularly English summer days, towards the middle of July, in which the sun declined to appear in person.

deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading The day came at last when the Bishop of Sunbury was to deliver his address on the future of religion.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading It was one of these particularly English summer days, towards the middle of July, in which the sun declined to appear in person.

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

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

offering fun and gaiety

From this reading But the atmosphere was none the less festive because the sun played truant; and to most Londoners the weather was a symbol of true modesty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The day came at last when the Bishop of Sunbury was to deliver his address on the future of religion.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

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

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

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

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

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

From this reading The day came at last when the Bishop of Sunbury was to deliver his address on the future of religion.

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

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading It was one of these particularly English summer days, towards the middle of July, in which the sun declined to appear in person.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

immediately past

From this reading The day came at last when the Bishop of Sunbury was to deliver his address on the future of religion.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading But the atmosphere was none the less festive because the sun played truant; and to most Londoners the weather was a symbol of true modesty.

plural of “londoner” — a native or resident of London

From this reading But the atmosphere was none the less festive because the sun played truant; and to most Londoners the weather was a symbol of true modesty.

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

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading It was one of these particularly English summer days, towards the middle of July, in which the sun declined to appear in person.

freedom from vanity or conceit

From this reading But the atmosphere was none the less festive because the sun played truant; and to most Londoners the weather was a symbol of true modesty.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But the atmosphere was none the less festive because the sun played truant; and to most Londoners the weather was a symbol of true modesty.

not one, and not any

From this reading But the atmosphere was none the less festive because the sun played truant; and to most Londoners the weather was a symbol of true modesty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The day came at last when the Bishop of Sunbury was to deliver his address on the future of religion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The day came at last when the Bishop of Sunbury was to deliver his address on the future of religion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was one of these particularly English summer days, towards the middle of July, in which the sun declined to appear in person.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

and nothing more

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It was one of these particularly English summer days, towards the middle of July, in which the sun declined to appear in person.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

a human being

From this reading It was one of these particularly English summer days, towards the middle of July, in which the sun declined to appear in person.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading But the atmosphere was none the less festive because the sun played truant; and to most Londoners the weather was a symbol of true modesty.

a senior clergyman and dignitary

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

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

From this reading The day came at last when the Bishop of Sunbury was to deliver his address on the future of religion.

pierce with many holes

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

express in speech

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

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

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was one of these particularly English summer days, towards the middle of July, in which the sun declined to appear in person.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading It was one of these particularly English summer days, towards the middle of July, in which the sun declined to appear in person.

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

From this reading The day came at last when the Bishop of Sunbury was to deliver his address on the future of religion.

an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading But the atmosphere was none the less festive because the sun played truant; and to most Londoners the weather was a symbol of true modesty.

express in words

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

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

From this reading The day came at last when the Bishop of Sunbury was to deliver his address on the future of religion.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

for that reason; as a result

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was one of these particularly English summer days, towards the middle of July, in which the sun declined to appear in person.

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

From this reading The day came at last when the Bishop of Sunbury was to deliver his address on the future of religion.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

in the direction of

From this reading It was one of these particularly English summer days, towards the middle of July, in which the sun declined to appear in person.

one who is absent from school without permission

From this reading But the atmosphere was none the less festive because the sun played truant; and to most Londoners the weather was a symbol of true modesty.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading But the atmosphere was none the less festive because the sun played truant; and to most Londoners the weather was a symbol of true modesty.

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

From this reading The day came at last when the Bishop of Sunbury was to deliver his address on the future of religion.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading But the atmosphere was none the less festive because the sun played truant; and to most Londoners the weather was a symbol of true modesty.

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

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

at the time that

From this reading The day came at last when the Bishop of Sunbury was to deliver his address on the future of religion.

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

From this reading It was one of these particularly English summer days, towards the middle of July, in which the sun declined to appear in person.

which person or people

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?

plural of “worshipper” — a person who has religious faith

From this reading St Paul’s had been considered too small to contain the large assemblage of worshippers who were anxious to hear the prelate, and it had therefore been arranged for him to speak to the crowd from the steps of the Cathedral.

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

From this reading Churchmen were not the only ones interested in the long-promised message, but the world at large was eager to learn what the ex-dignitary would tell them concerning the great riddle: What makes a Bishop a Bishop?