Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

the state of being absent

From this reading Pews that, by reason of the voluntary absence of disaffected parishioners, would otherwise have been vacant, were filled by curious and interested persons who seldom went to any church.

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

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading No larger congregation had gathered there at any time during the two years’ pastorate of the Reverend Mr. Farrar.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading No larger congregation had gathered there at any time during the two years’ pastorate of the Reverend Mr. Farrar.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But the sermon, forceful and eloquent though it was, dealt only with the parable of the talents, and the lesson to be drawn from it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Pews that, by reason of the voluntary absence of disaffected parishioners, would otherwise have been vacant, were filled by curious and interested persons who seldom went to any church.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Long before the Venite was reached in the order of service every seat was occupied.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the sermon, forceful and eloquent though it was, dealt only with the parable of the talents, and the lesson to be drawn from it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Pews that, by reason of the voluntary absence of disaffected parishioners, would otherwise have been vacant, were filled by curious and interested persons who seldom went to any church.

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

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

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 A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading No larger congregation had gathered there at any time during the two years’ pastorate of the Reverend Mr. Farrar.

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Pews that, by reason of the voluntary absence of disaffected parishioners, would otherwise have been vacant, were filled by curious and interested persons who seldom went to any church.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading But the sermon, forceful and eloquent though it was, dealt only with the parable of the talents, and the lesson to be drawn from it.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

discontented as toward authority

From this reading Pews that, by reason of the voluntary absence of disaffected parishioners, would otherwise have been vacant, were filled by curious and interested persons who seldom went to any church.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading But the sermon, forceful and eloquent though it was, dealt only with the parable of the talents, and the lesson to be drawn from it.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading No larger congregation had gathered there at any time during the two years’ pastorate of the Reverend Mr. Farrar.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading But the sermon, forceful and eloquent though it was, dealt only with the parable of the talents, and the lesson to be drawn from it.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Long before the Venite was reached in the order of service every seat was occupied.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

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

From this reading No larger congregation had gathered there at any time during the two years’ pastorate of the Reverend Mr. Farrar.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Pews that, by reason of the voluntary absence of disaffected parishioners, would otherwise have been vacant, were filled by curious and interested persons who seldom went to any church.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)

From this reading But the sermon, forceful and eloquent though it was, dealt only with the parable of the talents, and the lesson to be drawn from it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But the sermon, forceful and eloquent though it was, dealt only with the parable of the talents, and the lesson to be drawn from it.

brought together in one place

From this reading No larger congregation had gathered there at any time during the two years’ pastorate of the Reverend Mr. Farrar.

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

From this reading No larger congregation had gathered there at any time during the two years’ pastorate of the Reverend Mr. Farrar.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Pews that, by reason of the voluntary absence of disaffected parishioners, would otherwise have been vacant, were filled by curious and interested persons who seldom went to any church.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

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

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Pews that, by reason of the voluntary absence of disaffected parishioners, would otherwise have been vacant, were filled by curious and interested persons who seldom went to any church.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But the sermon, forceful and eloquent though it was, dealt only with the parable of the talents, and the lesson to be drawn from it.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading No larger congregation had gathered there at any time during the two years’ pastorate of the Reverend Mr. Farrar.

a unit of instruction

From this reading But the sermon, forceful and eloquent though it was, dealt only with the parable of the talents, and the lesson to be drawn from it.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Long before the Venite was reached in the order of service every seat was occupied.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

a form of address for a man

From this reading No larger congregation had gathered there at any time during the two years’ pastorate of the Reverend Mr. Farrar.

not any; not one

From this reading No larger congregation had gathered there at any time during the two years’ pastorate of the Reverend Mr. Farrar.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Long before the Venite was reached in the order of service every seat was occupied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

and nothing more

From this reading But the sermon, forceful and eloquent though it was, dealt only with the parable of the talents, and the lesson to be drawn from it.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Long before the Venite was reached in the order of service every seat was occupied.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Pews that, by reason of the voluntary absence of disaffected parishioners, would otherwise have been vacant, were filled by curious and interested persons who seldom went to any church.

a short moral story (often with animal characters)

From this reading But the sermon, forceful and eloquent though it was, dealt only with the parable of the talents, and the lesson to be drawn from it.

plural of “parishioner” — a member of a parish

From this reading Pews that, by reason of the voluntary absence of disaffected parishioners, would otherwise have been vacant, were filled by curious and interested persons who seldom went to any church.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

pastors collectively

From this reading No larger congregation had gathered there at any time during the two years’ pastorate of the Reverend Mr. Farrar.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Pews that, by reason of the voluntary absence of disaffected parishioners, would otherwise have been vacant, were filled by curious and interested persons who seldom went to any church.

plural of “pew” — long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation

From this reading Pews that, by reason of the voluntary absence of disaffected parishioners, would otherwise have been vacant, were filled by curious and interested persons who seldom went to any church.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Long before the Venite was reached in the order of service every seat was occupied.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Pews that, by reason of the voluntary absence of disaffected parishioners, would otherwise have been vacant, were filled by curious and interested persons who seldom went to any church.

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

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading No larger congregation had gathered there at any time during the two years’ pastorate of the Reverend Mr. Farrar.

possessing material wealth

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Long before the Venite was reached in the order of service every seat was occupied.

not often

From this reading Pews that, by reason of the voluntary absence of disaffected parishioners, would otherwise have been vacant, were filled by curious and interested persons who seldom went to any church.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading But the sermon, forceful and eloquent though it was, dealt only with the parable of the talents, and the lesson to be drawn from it.

plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Long before the Venite was reached in the order of service every seat was occupied.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading But the sermon, forceful and eloquent though it was, dealt only with the parable of the talents, and the lesson to be drawn from it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Pews that, by reason of the voluntary absence of disaffected parishioners, would otherwise have been vacant, were filled by curious and interested persons who seldom went to any church.

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

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

in or at that place or location

From this reading No larger congregation had gathered there at any time during the two years’ pastorate of the Reverend Mr. Farrar.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But the sermon, forceful and eloquent though it was, dealt only with the parable of the talents, and the lesson to be drawn from it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading No larger congregation had gathered there at any time during the two years’ pastorate of the Reverend Mr. Farrar.

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

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

in the direction of

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading No larger congregation had gathered there at any time during the two years’ pastorate of the Reverend Mr. Farrar.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading Pews that, by reason of the voluntary absence of disaffected parishioners, would otherwise have been vacant, were filled by curious and interested persons who seldom went to any church.

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

From this reading Long before the Venite was reached in the order of service every seat was occupied.

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 A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

From this reading Pews that, by reason of the voluntary absence of disaffected parishioners, would otherwise have been vacant, were filled by curious and interested persons who seldom went to any church.

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

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Pews that, by reason of the voluntary absence of disaffected parishioners, would otherwise have been vacant, were filled by curious and interested persons who seldom went to any church.

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

From this reading Pews that, by reason of the voluntary absence of disaffected parishioners, would otherwise have been vacant, were filled by curious and interested persons who seldom went to any church.

which person or people

From this reading A SIGNIFICANT DINNER PARTY Disappointment was in store for those who came to Christ Church on the Sunday morning following the vestry meeting in the expectation of hearing a continuance of the rector’s sermons on the duty of the rich toward the poor, and of the poor toward the Church.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But the sermon, forceful and eloquent though it was, dealt only with the parable of the talents, and the lesson to be drawn from it.

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

From this reading Pews that, by reason of the voluntary absence of disaffected parishioners, would otherwise have been vacant, were filled by curious and interested persons who seldom went to any church.

a late time of life

From this reading No larger congregation had gathered there at any time during the two years’ pastorate of the Reverend Mr. Farrar.