used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The rector had a large class to present to him for confirmation.
accessions
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From this reading Not unusually large, perhaps, but the numbers were sufficient to indicate that there was no material falling off in the personal accessions to the church.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was noted, however, that among the candidates there were few people of the wealthy class.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading THE BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
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 BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
BISHOP'SnounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form of “bishop” — 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 BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not unusually large, perhaps, but the numbers were sufficient to indicate that there was no material falling off in the personal accessions to the church.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Most of those received into membership came from the families of wage-workers.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading It was noted, however, that among the candidates there were few people of the wealthy class.
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 BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The rector had a large class to present to him for confirmation.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading The rector had a large class to present to him for confirmation.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading THE BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
DILEMMAnounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading THE BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
diocesenounUS /ˈdaɪəsiːz/
the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
From this reading THE BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Not unusually large, perhaps, but the numbers were sufficient to indicate that there was no material falling off in the personal accessions to the church.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Most of those received into membership came from the families of wage-workers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was noted, however, that among the candidates there were few people of the wealthy class.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rector had a large class to present to him for confirmation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Most of those received into membership came from the families of wage-workers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The rector had a large class to present to him for confirmation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The rector had a large class to present to him for confirmation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was noted, however, that among the candidates there were few people of the wealthy class.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Not unusually large, perhaps, but the numbers were sufficient to indicate that there was no material falling off in the personal accessions to the church.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Most of those received into membership came from the families of wage-workers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was noted, however, that among the candidates there were few people of the wealthy class.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The rector had a large class to present to him for confirmation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Not unusually large, perhaps, but the numbers were sufficient to indicate that there was no material falling off in the personal accessions to the church.
membershipnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪp/
the body of members of an organization or group
From this reading Most of those received into membership came from the families of wage-workers.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of those received into membership came from the families of wage-workers.
not any; not one
From this reading Not unusually large, perhaps, but the numbers were sufficient to indicate that there was no material falling off in the personal accessions to the church.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not unusually large, perhaps, but the numbers were sufficient to indicate that there was no material falling off in the personal accessions to the church.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It was noted, however, that among the candidates there were few people of the wealthy class.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Not unusually large, perhaps, but the numbers were sufficient to indicate that there was no material falling off in the personal accessions to the church.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Not unusually large, perhaps, but the numbers were sufficient to indicate that there was no material falling off in the personal accessions to the church.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading THE BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was noted, however, that among the candidates there were few people of the wealthy class.
by chance
From this reading Not unusually large, perhaps, but the numbers were sufficient to indicate that there was no material falling off in the personal accessions to the church.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Not unusually large, perhaps, but the numbers were sufficient to indicate that there was no material falling off in the personal accessions to the church.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The rector had a large class to present to him for confirmation.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Most of those received into membership came from the families of wage-workers.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The rector had a large class to present to him for confirmation.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading THE BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Not unusually large, perhaps, but the numbers were sufficient to indicate that there was no material falling off in the personal accessions to the church.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not unusually large, perhaps, but the numbers were sufficient to indicate that there was no material falling off in the personal accessions to the church.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not unusually large, perhaps, but the numbers were sufficient to indicate that there was no material falling off in the personal accessions to the church.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THE BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Most of those received into membership came from the families of wage-workers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Not unusually large, perhaps, but the numbers were sufficient to indicate that there was no material falling off in the personal accessions to the church.
visitationnounUS /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading THE BISHOP’S DILEMMA On the third Sunday in December the Right Reverend the Bishop of the diocese made his annual visitation to the parish of Christ Church.
wage-workers
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From this reading Most of those received into membership came from the families of wage-workers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not unusually large, perhaps, but the numbers were sufficient to indicate that there was no material falling off in the personal accessions to the church.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading It was noted, however, that among the candidates there were few people of the wealthy class.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not unusually large, perhaps, but the numbers were sufficient to indicate that there was no material falling off in the personal accessions to the church.
