used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not seek a quarrel, but he did seek an explanation.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading All his life he had lived in the open, clear of conscience, afraid of no man.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All his life he had lived in the open, clear of conscience, afraid of no man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He did not seek a quarrel, but he did seek an explanation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LOVE VERSUS LAW On the day following the conference with the bishop the rector of Christ Church called at Philip Westgate’s office.
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 LOVE VERSUS LAW On the day following the conference with the bishop the rector of Christ Church called at Philip Westgate’s office.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not seek a quarrel, but he did seek an explanation.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading LOVE VERSUS LAW On the day following the conference with the bishop the rector of Christ Church called at Philip Westgate’s office.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He was not one to sit quietly or fearfully under insinuations which might or might not reflect on his personal character or his ministerial office.
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 LOVE VERSUS LAW On the day following the conference with the bishop the rector of Christ Church called at Philip Westgate’s office.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading LOVE VERSUS LAW On the day following the conference with the bishop the rector of Christ Church called at Philip Westgate’s office.
rid of obstructions
From this reading All his life he had lived in the open, clear of conscience, afraid of no man.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading LOVE VERSUS LAW On the day following the conference with the bishop the rector of Christ Church called at Philip Westgate’s office.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading All his life he had lived in the open, clear of conscience, afraid of no man.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading LOVE VERSUS LAW On the day following the conference with the bishop the rector of Christ Church called at Philip Westgate’s office.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not seek a quarrel, but he did seek an explanation.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He did not seek a quarrel, but he did seek an explanation.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading He was not one to sit quietly or fearfully under insinuations which might or might not reflect on his personal character or his ministerial office.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading LOVE VERSUS LAW On the day following the conference with the bishop the rector of Christ Church called at Philip Westgate’s office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All his life he had lived in the open, clear of conscience, afraid of no man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not seek a quarrel, but he did seek an explanation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not one to sit quietly or fearfully under insinuations which might or might not reflect on his personal character or his ministerial office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All his life he had lived in the open, clear of conscience, afraid of no man.
insinuationsnounUS /ˌɪnsɪnjuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “insinuation” — an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading He was not one to sit quietly or fearfully under insinuations which might or might not reflect on his personal character or his ministerial office.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading LOVE VERSUS LAW On the day following the conference with the bishop the rector of Christ Church called at Philip Westgate’s office.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All his life he had lived in the open, clear of conscience, afraid of no man.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He would live so still.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading All his life he had lived in the open, clear of conscience, afraid of no man.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE VERSUS LAW On the day following the conference with the bishop the rector of Christ Church called at Philip Westgate’s office.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading All his life he had lived in the open, clear of conscience, afraid of no man.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was not one to sit quietly or fearfully under insinuations which might or might not reflect on his personal character or his ministerial office.
ministerialadjectiveUS /ˌmɪnɪˈstiːriəl/
of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister's office
From this reading He was not one to sit quietly or fearfully under insinuations which might or might not reflect on his personal character or his ministerial office.
not any; not one
From this reading All his life he had lived in the open, clear of conscience, afraid of no man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not seek a quarrel, but he did seek an explanation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOVE VERSUS LAW On the day following the conference with the bishop the rector of Christ Church called at Philip Westgate’s office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading LOVE VERSUS LAW On the day following the conference with the bishop the rector of Christ Church called at Philip Westgate’s office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LOVE VERSUS LAW On the day following the conference with the bishop the rector of Christ Church called at Philip Westgate’s office.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was not one to sit quietly or fearfully under insinuations which might or might not reflect on his personal character or his ministerial office.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading All his life he had lived in the open, clear of conscience, afraid of no man.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was not one to sit quietly or fearfully under insinuations which might or might not reflect on his personal character or his ministerial office.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He was not one to sit quietly or fearfully under insinuations which might or might not reflect on his personal character or his ministerial office.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading LOVE VERSUS LAW On the day following the conference with the bishop the rector of Christ Church called at Philip Westgate’s office.
an angry dispute
From this reading He did not seek a quarrel, but he did seek an explanation.
with low volume
From this reading He was not one to sit quietly or fearfully under insinuations which might or might not reflect on his personal character or his ministerial office.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading LOVE VERSUS LAW On the day following the conference with the bishop the rector of Christ Church called at Philip Westgate’s office.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading He was not one to sit quietly or fearfully under insinuations which might or might not reflect on his personal character or his ministerial office.
try to get or reach
From this reading He did not seek a quarrel, but he did seek an explanation.
be seated
From this reading He was not one to sit quietly or fearfully under insinuations which might or might not reflect on his personal character or his ministerial office.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He would live so still.
not in physical motion
From this reading He would live so still.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOVE VERSUS LAW On the day following the conference with the bishop the rector of Christ Church called at Philip Westgate’s office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not one to sit quietly or fearfully under insinuations which might or might not reflect on his personal character or his ministerial office.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was not one to sit quietly or fearfully under insinuations which might or might not reflect on his personal character or his ministerial office.
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From this reading LOVE VERSUS LAW On the day following the conference with the bishop the rector of Christ Church called at Philip Westgate’s office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not one to sit quietly or fearfully under insinuations which might or might not reflect on his personal character or his ministerial office.
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From this reading LOVE VERSUS LAW On the day following the conference with the bishop the rector of Christ Church called at Philip Westgate’s office.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was not one to sit quietly or fearfully under insinuations which might or might not reflect on his personal character or his ministerial office.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LOVE VERSUS LAW On the day following the conference with the bishop the rector of Christ Church called at Philip Westgate’s office.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would live so still.
