used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VESTRY OBJECTS The vestry of Christ Church was a conservative body.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nor was it an overly religious body.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some of its members were not, never had been, and never expected to be communicants of the Church.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as a whole, it was unquestionably and sincerely devoted to the welfare of Christ Church.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not ultra-conservative, but reasonably so; the conservatism that might be expected of successful business men.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some of its members were not, never had been, and never expected to be communicants of the Church.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THE VESTRY OBJECTS The vestry of Christ Church was a conservative body.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Not ultra-conservative, but reasonably so; the conservatism that might be expected of successful business men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not ultra-conservative, but reasonably so; the conservatism that might be expected of successful business men.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading THE VESTRY OBJECTS The vestry of Christ Church was a conservative body.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE VESTRY OBJECTS The vestry of Christ Church was a conservative body.
communicants
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From this reading Some of its members were not, never had been, and never expected to be communicants of the Church.
conservatismnounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪzəm/
a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
From this reading Not ultra-conservative, but reasonably so; the conservatism that might be expected of successful business men.
conservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading THE VESTRY OBJECTS The vestry of Christ Church was a conservative body.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading But, as a whole, it was unquestionably and sincerely devoted to the welfare of Christ Church.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Not ultra-conservative, but reasonably so; the conservatism that might be expected of successful business men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some of its members were not, never had been, and never expected to be communicants of the Church.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nor was it an overly religious body.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Some of its members were not, never had been, and never expected to be communicants of the Church.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Some of its members were not, never had been, and never expected to be communicants of the Church.
the force of workers available
From this reading Not ultra-conservative, but reasonably so; the conservatism that might be expected of successful business men.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Not ultra-conservative, but reasonably so; the conservatism that might be expected of successful business men.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Some of its members were not, never had been, and never expected to be communicants of the Church.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was it an overly religious body.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not ultra-conservative, but reasonably so; the conservatism that might be expected of successful business men.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading THE VESTRY OBJECTS The vestry of Christ Church was a conservative body.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VESTRY OBJECTS The vestry of Christ Church was a conservative body.
overlyadverbUS /ˈoʊvərli/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Nor was it an overly religious body.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Not ultra-conservative, but reasonably so; the conservatism that might be expected of successful business men.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Nor was it an overly religious body.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading But, as a whole, it was unquestionably and sincerely devoted to the welfare of Christ Church.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not ultra-conservative, but reasonably so; the conservatism that might be expected of successful business men.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of its members were not, never had been, and never expected to be communicants of the Church.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Not ultra-conservative, but reasonably so; the conservatism that might be expected of successful business men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not ultra-conservative, but reasonably so; the conservatism that might be expected of successful business men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VESTRY OBJECTS The vestry of Christ Church was a conservative body.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some of its members were not, never had been, and never expected to be communicants of the Church.
ultra-conservative
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not ultra-conservative, but reasonably so; the conservatism that might be expected of successful business men.
unquestionablyadverbUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbli/
without question
From this reading But, as a whole, it was unquestionably and sincerely devoted to the welfare of Christ Church.
VESTRYnoun
in the Protestant Episcopal Church: a committee elected by the congregation to work with the churchwardens in managing the temporal affairs of the church
From this reading THE VESTRY OBJECTS The vestry of Christ Church was a conservative body.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE VESTRY OBJECTS The vestry of Christ Church was a conservative body.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading But, as a whole, it was unquestionably and sincerely devoted to the welfare of Christ Church.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some of its members were not, never had been, and never expected to be communicants of the Church.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But, as a whole, it was unquestionably and sincerely devoted to the welfare of Christ Church.
