used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PROMISE.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
Arthur'snounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/
possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading “But I grieve to say that worse tidings came this morning to Mr. Eardley in a letter from Mr. Arthur’s youngest sister, who has been nursing him in a dangerous illness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “The last news was that he had been ordained at Jerusalem.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “The last news was that he had been ordained at Jerusalem.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But I grieve to say that worse tidings came this morning to Mr. Eardley in a letter from Mr. Arthur’s youngest sister, who has been nursing him in a dangerous illness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “But I grieve to say that worse tidings came this morning to Mr. Eardley in a letter from Mr. Arthur’s youngest sister, who has been nursing him in a dangerous illness.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading “Mr. Arthur—I hope there’s nothing the matter with him!” said Holdich, with a look of concern on his manly countenance.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
a small house with a single story
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading “Mr. Arthur—I hope there’s nothing the matter with him!” said Holdich, with a look of concern on his manly countenance.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading “But I grieve to say that worse tidings came this morning to Mr. Eardley in a letter from Mr. Arthur’s youngest sister, who has been nursing him in a dangerous illness.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
Eardley
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From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
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 “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading “But I grieve to say that worse tidings came this morning to Mr. Eardley in a letter from Mr. Arthur’s youngest sister, who has been nursing him in a dangerous illness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But I grieve to say that worse tidings came this morning to Mr. Eardley in a letter from Mr. Arthur’s youngest sister, who has been nursing him in a dangerous illness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Mr. Arthur—I hope there’s nothing the matter with him!” said Holdich, with a look of concern on his manly countenance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Mr. Arthur—I hope there’s nothing the matter with him!” said Holdich, with a look of concern on his manly countenance.
Holdich
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From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Mr. Arthur—I hope there’s nothing the matter with him!” said Holdich, with a look of concern on his manly countenance.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading “But I grieve to say that worse tidings came this morning to Mr. Eardley in a letter from Mr. Arthur’s youngest sister, who has been nursing him in a dangerous illness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “But I grieve to say that worse tidings came this morning to Mr. Eardley in a letter from Mr. Arthur’s youngest sister, who has been nursing him in a dangerous illness.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading “The last news was that he had been ordained at Jerusalem.”
labourers
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From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
immediately past
From this reading “The last news was that he had been ordained at Jerusalem.”
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “But I grieve to say that worse tidings came this morning to Mr. Eardley in a letter from Mr. Arthur’s youngest sister, who has been nursing him in a dangerous illness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Mr. Arthur—I hope there’s nothing the matter with him!” said Holdich, with a look of concern on his manly countenance.
MaddenverbUS /ˈmædən/
cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading “Mr. Arthur—I hope there’s nothing the matter with him!” said Holdich, with a look of concern on his manly countenance.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Mr. Arthur—I hope there’s nothing the matter with him!” said Holdich, with a look of concern on his manly countenance.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “But I grieve to say that worse tidings came this morning to Mr. Eardley in a letter from Mr. Arthur’s youngest sister, who has been nursing him in a dangerous illness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
information about recent and important events
From this reading “The last news was that he had been ordained at Jerusalem.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Mr. Arthur—I hope there’s nothing the matter with him!” said Holdich, with a look of concern on his manly countenance.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading “But I grieve to say that worse tidings came this morning to Mr. Eardley in a letter from Mr. Arthur’s youngest sister, who has been nursing him in a dangerous illness.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Mr. Arthur—I hope there’s nothing the matter with him!” said Holdich, with a look of concern on his manly countenance.
ordainedadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading “The last news was that he had been ordained at Jerusalem.”
make a promise or commitment
From this reading A PROMISE.
Rebekahnoun
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Mr. Arthur—I hope there’s nothing the matter with him!” said Holdich, with a look of concern on his manly countenance.
express in words
From this reading “But I grieve to say that worse tidings came this morning to Mr. Eardley in a letter from Mr. Arthur’s youngest sister, who has been nursing him in a dangerous illness.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “But I grieve to say that worse tidings came this morning to Mr. Eardley in a letter from Mr. Arthur’s youngest sister, who has been nursing him in a dangerous illness.
smittenadjectiveUS /ˈsmɪtən/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
there's
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From this reading “Mr. Arthur—I hope there’s nothing the matter with him!” said Holdich, with a look of concern on his manly countenance.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading “But I grieve to say that worse tidings came this morning to Mr. Eardley in a letter from Mr. Arthur’s youngest sister, who has been nursing him in a dangerous illness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
at the time that
From this reading “I am sure that Mr. Eardley was thinking of Mr. Arthur Madden this evening when he spoke of active labourers for God being smitten down by sickness,” observed Rebekah Holdich to her husband, after the little congregation had dispersed from the cottage.
which person or people
From this reading “But I grieve to say that worse tidings came this morning to Mr. Eardley in a letter from Mr. Arthur’s youngest sister, who has been nursing him in a dangerous illness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Mr. Arthur—I hope there’s nothing the matter with him!” said Holdich, with a look of concern on his manly countenance.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading “But I grieve to say that worse tidings came this morning to Mr. Eardley in a letter from Mr. Arthur’s youngest sister, who has been nursing him in a dangerous illness.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “But I grieve to say that worse tidings came this morning to Mr. Eardley in a letter from Mr. Arthur’s youngest sister, who has been nursing him in a dangerous illness.
