used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment or so the minister stood silent with upraised face.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading Every one looked eagerly at Johnson, wondering what reply he would make to the accusation of Brand.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading There was an agitated rustle through the chapel.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading His lips moved in silent prayer, for he was seeking from God that aid which was denied to him by man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an agitated rustle through the chapel.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Assuredly, the congregation had no reason to complain that the anticipated sensation was not forthcoming.
AssuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading Assuredly, the congregation had no reason to complain that the anticipated sensation was not forthcoming.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Every one looked eagerly at Johnson, wondering what reply he would make to the accusation of Brand.
BrandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading Every one looked eagerly at Johnson, wondering what reply he would make to the accusation of Brand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His lips moved in silent prayer, for he was seeking from God that aid which was denied to him by man.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading There was an agitated rustle through the chapel.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Assuredly, the congregation had no reason to complain that the anticipated sensation was not forthcoming.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading Assuredly, the congregation had no reason to complain that the anticipated sensation was not forthcoming.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading His lips moved in silent prayer, for he was seeking from God that aid which was denied to him by man.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Every one looked eagerly at Johnson, wondering what reply he would make to the accusation of Brand.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one looked eagerly at Johnson, wondering what reply he would make to the accusation of Brand.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading For a moment or so the minister stood silent with upraised face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment or so the minister stood silent with upraised face.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading Assuredly, the congregation had no reason to complain that the anticipated sensation was not forthcoming.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His lips moved in silent prayer, for he was seeking from God that aid which was denied to him by man.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading His lips moved in silent prayer, for he was seeking from God that aid which was denied to him by man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Assuredly, the congregation had no reason to complain that the anticipated sensation was not forthcoming.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every one looked eagerly at Johnson, wondering what reply he would make to the accusation of Brand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His lips moved in silent prayer, for he was seeking from God that aid which was denied to him by man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His lips moved in silent prayer, for he was seeking from God that aid which was denied to him by man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His lips moved in silent prayer, for he was seeking from God that aid which was denied to him by man.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Every one looked eagerly at Johnson, wondering what reply he would make to the accusation of Brand.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His lips moved in silent prayer, for he was seeking from God that aid which was denied to him by man.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Every one looked eagerly at Johnson, wondering what reply he would make to the accusation of Brand.
engage in
From this reading Every one looked eagerly at Johnson, wondering what reply he would make to the accusation of Brand.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His lips moved in silent prayer, for he was seeking from God that aid which was denied to him by man.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading For a moment or so the minister stood silent with upraised face.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment or so the minister stood silent with upraised face.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading His lips moved in silent prayer, for he was seeking from God that aid which was denied to him by man.
not any; not one
From this reading Assuredly, the congregation had no reason to complain that the anticipated sensation was not forthcoming.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Assuredly, the congregation had no reason to complain that the anticipated sensation was not forthcoming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every one looked eagerly at Johnson, wondering what reply he would make to the accusation of Brand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one looked eagerly at Johnson, wondering what reply he would make to the accusation of Brand.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a moment or so the minister stood silent with upraised face.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading His lips moved in silent prayer, for he was seeking from God that aid which was denied to him by man.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Assuredly, the congregation had no reason to complain that the anticipated sensation was not forthcoming.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Every one looked eagerly at Johnson, wondering what reply he would make to the accusation of Brand.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading There was an agitated rustle through the chapel.
the act of searching for something
From this reading His lips moved in silent prayer, for he was seeking from God that aid which was denied to him by man.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Assuredly, the congregation had no reason to complain that the anticipated sensation was not forthcoming.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading For a moment or so the minister stood silent with upraised face.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For a moment or so the minister stood silent with upraised face.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For a moment or so the minister stood silent with upraised face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Assuredly, the congregation had no reason to complain that the anticipated sensation was not forthcoming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Assuredly, the congregation had no reason to complain that the anticipated sensation was not forthcoming.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an agitated rustle through the chapel.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was an agitated rustle through the chapel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Assuredly, the congregation had no reason to complain that the anticipated sensation was not forthcoming.
upraisedadjective
held up in the air
From this reading For a moment or so the minister stood silent with upraised face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Assuredly, the congregation had no reason to complain that the anticipated sensation was not forthcoming.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Every one looked eagerly at Johnson, wondering what reply he would make to the accusation of Brand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His lips moved in silent prayer, for he was seeking from God that aid which was denied to him by man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a moment or so the minister stood silent with upraised face.
showing curiosity
From this reading Every one looked eagerly at Johnson, wondering what reply he would make to the accusation of Brand.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every one looked eagerly at Johnson, wondering what reply he would make to the accusation of Brand.
