used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was not slow to read between the lines of her message the fact that she desired to talk with him about the Farrar case.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The matter had been discussed between them many times and with great frankness, but of late the discussions had not been marked by that intimacy of feeling which had before characterized them.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The matter had been discussed between them many times and with great frankness, but of late the discussions had not been marked by that intimacy of feeling which had before characterized them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The matter had been discussed between them many times and with great frankness, but of late the discussions had not been marked by that intimacy of feeling which had before characterized them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He was not slow to read between the lines of her message the fact that she desired to talk with him about the Farrar case.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The matter had been discussed between them many times and with great frankness, but of late the discussions had not been marked by that intimacy of feeling which had before characterized them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The matter had been discussed between them many times and with great frankness, but of late the discussions had not been marked by that intimacy of feeling which had before characterized them.
CALAMITYnounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He was not slow to read between the lines of her message the fact that she desired to talk with him about the Farrar case.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading The matter had been discussed between them many times and with great frankness, but of late the discussions had not been marked by that intimacy of feeling which had before characterized them.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading From the day of their Sunday walk the preceding September their differences concerning the trouble in the church had grown ever greater.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading From the day of their Sunday walk the preceding September their differences concerning the trouble in the church had grown ever greater.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading The controversy had not been unfriendly, but it had been fruitless and deadening.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From the day of their Sunday walk the preceding September their differences concerning the trouble in the church had grown ever greater.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
deadeningnounUS /ˈdedənɪŋ/
the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
From this reading The controversy had not been unfriendly, but it had been fruitless and deadening.
wanted intensely
From this reading He was not slow to read between the lines of her message the fact that she desired to talk with him about the Farrar case.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading From the day of their Sunday walk the preceding September their differences concerning the trouble in the church had grown ever greater.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The matter had been discussed between them many times and with great frankness, but of late the discussions had not been marked by that intimacy of feeling which had before characterized them.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The matter had been discussed between them many times and with great frankness, but of late the discussions had not been marked by that intimacy of feeling which had before characterized them.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
at any time
From this reading From the day of their Sunday walk the preceding September their differences concerning the trouble in the church had grown ever greater.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He was not slow to read between the lines of her message the fact that she desired to talk with him about the Farrar case.
Farrar
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From this reading He was not slow to read between the lines of her message the fact that she desired to talk with him about the Farrar case.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The matter had been discussed between them many times and with great frankness, but of late the discussions had not been marked by that intimacy of feeling which had before characterized them.
fiancée
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From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading The matter had been discussed between them many times and with great frankness, but of late the discussions had not been marked by that intimacy of feeling which had before characterized them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading The controversy had not been unfriendly, but it had been fruitless and deadening.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The matter had been discussed between them many times and with great frankness, but of late the discussions had not been marked by that intimacy of feeling which had before characterized them.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading From the day of their Sunday walk the preceding September their differences concerning the trouble in the church had grown ever greater.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading From the day of their Sunday walk the preceding September their differences concerning the trouble in the church had grown ever greater.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the day of their Sunday walk the preceding September their differences concerning the trouble in the church had grown ever greater.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not slow to read between the lines of her message the fact that she desired to talk with him about the Farrar case.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not slow to read between the lines of her message the fact that she desired to talk with him about the Farrar case.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the day of their Sunday walk the preceding September their differences concerning the trouble in the church had grown ever greater.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading The matter had been discussed between them many times and with great frankness, but of late the discussions had not been marked by that intimacy of feeling which had before characterized them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The controversy had not been unfriendly, but it had been fruitless and deadening.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The matter had been discussed between them many times and with great frankness, but of late the discussions had not been marked by that intimacy of feeling which had before characterized them.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He was not slow to read between the lines of her message the fact that she desired to talk with him about the Farrar case.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The matter had been discussed between them many times and with great frankness, but of late the discussions had not been marked by that intimacy of feeling which had before characterized them.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The matter had been discussed between them many times and with great frankness, but of late the discussions had not been marked by that intimacy of feeling which had before characterized them.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The matter had been discussed between them many times and with great frankness, but of late the discussions had not been marked by that intimacy of feeling which had before characterized them.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He was not slow to read between the lines of her message the fact that she desired to talk with him about the Farrar case.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not slow to read between the lines of her message the fact that she desired to talk with him about the Farrar case.
a brief written record
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading From the day of their Sunday walk the preceding September their differences concerning the trouble in the church had grown ever greater.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He was not slow to read between the lines of her message the fact that she desired to talk with him about the Farrar case.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading From the day of their Sunday walk the preceding September their differences concerning the trouble in the church had grown ever greater.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not slow to read between the lines of her message the fact that she desired to talk with him about the Farrar case.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading He was not slow to read between the lines of her message the fact that she desired to talk with him about the Farrar case.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading From the day of their Sunday walk the preceding September their differences concerning the trouble in the church had grown ever greater.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He was not slow to read between the lines of her message the fact that she desired to talk with him about the Farrar case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From the day of their Sunday walk the preceding September their differences concerning the trouble in the church had grown ever greater.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The matter had been discussed between them many times and with great frankness, but of late the discussions had not been marked by that intimacy of feeling which had before characterized them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The matter had been discussed between them many times and with great frankness, but of late the discussions had not been marked by that intimacy of feeling which had before characterized them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
a source of difficulty
From this reading From the day of their Sunday walk the preceding September their differences concerning the trouble in the church had grown ever greater.
unfriendlyadjectiveUS /ənˈfrendli/
not easy to understand or use
From this reading The controversy had not been unfriendly, but it had been fruitless and deadening.
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 FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading From the day of their Sunday walk the preceding September their differences concerning the trouble in the church had grown ever greater.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
Westgate
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From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST CALAMITY Three days after the vestry meeting at which the resolution of dismissal was adopted, Westgate received a note from his fiancée asking him to call that evening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was not slow to read between the lines of her message the fact that she desired to talk with him about the Farrar case.
