adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nevertheless, he behaved with a dignified courtesy that plainly showed the sovereign independence which the Church bestows on rectors in their parishes.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt at once inclined in his favor, by the simple manners, the voice full of magic power, and the words in harmony with the voice of the village rector.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He felt at once inclined in his favor, by the simple manners, the voice full of magic power, and the words in harmony with the voice of the village rector.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Nevertheless, he behaved with a dignified courtesy that plainly showed the sovereign independence which the Church bestows on rectors in their parishes.
bestowsverbUS /bɪˈstoʊz/
third-person singular of “bestow” — present
From this reading Nevertheless, he behaved with a dignified courtesy that plainly showed the sovereign independence which the Church bestows on rectors in their parishes.
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 latter had only visited the bishop’s palace once since the prelate had taken Gabriel de Rastignac as secretary.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Nevertheless, he behaved with a dignified courtesy that plainly showed the sovereign independence which the Church bestows on rectors in their parishes.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The latter had only visited the bishop’s palace once since the prelate had taken Gabriel de Rastignac as secretary.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading He had hardly seen this favorite, destined for the episcopate, though he knew how great his influence was.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Nevertheless, he behaved with a dignified courtesy that plainly showed the sovereign independence which the Church bestows on rectors in their parishes.
episcopatenoun
the term of office of a bishop
From this reading He had hardly seen this favorite, destined for the episcopate, though he knew how great his influence was.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading He felt at once inclined in his favor, by the simple manners, the voice full of magic power, and the words in harmony with the voice of the village rector.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading He had hardly seen this favorite, destined for the episcopate, though he knew how great his influence was.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt at once inclined in his favor, by the simple manners, the voice full of magic power, and the words in harmony with the voice of the village rector.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had hardly seen this favorite, destined for the episcopate, though he knew how great his influence was.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He felt at once inclined in his favor, by the simple manners, the voice full of magic power, and the words in harmony with the voice of the village rector.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading The latter had only visited the bishop’s palace once since the prelate had taken Gabriel de Rastignac as secretary.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had hardly seen this favorite, destined for the episcopate, though he knew how great his influence was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The latter had only visited the bishop’s palace once since the prelate had taken Gabriel de Rastignac as secretary.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He had hardly seen this favorite, destined for the episcopate, though he knew how great his influence was.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading He felt at once inclined in his favor, by the simple manners, the voice full of magic power, and the words in harmony with the voice of the village rector.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt at once inclined in his favor, by the simple manners, the voice full of magic power, and the words in harmony with the voice of the village rector.
how
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From this reading He had hardly seen this favorite, destined for the episcopate, though he knew how great his influence was.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He felt at once inclined in his favor, by the simple manners, the voice full of magic power, and the words in harmony with the voice of the village rector.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Nevertheless, he behaved with a dignified courtesy that plainly showed the sovereign independence which the Church bestows on rectors in their parishes.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He had hardly seen this favorite, destined for the episcopate, though he knew how great his influence was.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had hardly seen this favorite, destined for the episcopate, though he knew how great his influence was.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter had only visited the bishop’s palace once since the prelate had taken Gabriel de Rastignac as secretary.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
magicnounUS /ˈmædʒɪk/
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading He felt at once inclined in his favor, by the simple manners, the voice full of magic power, and the words in harmony with the voice of the village rector.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading He felt at once inclined in his favor, by the simple manners, the voice full of magic power, and the words in harmony with the voice of the village rector.
Montegnac
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From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, he behaved with a dignified courtesy that plainly showed the sovereign independence which the Church bestows on rectors in their parishes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nevertheless, he behaved with a dignified courtesy that plainly showed the sovereign independence which the Church bestows on rectors in their parishes.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading He felt at once inclined in his favor, by the simple manners, the voice full of magic power, and the words in harmony with the voice of the village rector.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The latter had only visited the bishop’s palace once since the prelate had taken Gabriel de Rastignac as secretary.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The latter had only visited the bishop’s palace once since the prelate had taken Gabriel de Rastignac as secretary.
parishesnounUS /ˈpærɪʃɪz/
plural of “parish” — a local church community
From this reading Nevertheless, he behaved with a dignified courtesy that plainly showed the sovereign independence which the Church bestows on rectors in their parishes.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Nevertheless, he behaved with a dignified courtesy that plainly showed the sovereign independence which the Church bestows on rectors in their parishes.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He felt at once inclined in his favor, by the simple manners, the voice full of magic power, and the words in harmony with the voice of the village rector.
prelatenounUS /ˈprelɪt/
a senior clergyman and dignitary
From this reading The latter had only visited the bishop’s palace once since the prelate had taken Gabriel de Rastignac as secretary.
priestnounUS /priːst/
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
Rastignac
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From this reading The latter had only visited the bishop’s palace once since the prelate had taken Gabriel de Rastignac as secretary.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading He felt at once inclined in his favor, by the simple manners, the voice full of magic power, and the words in harmony with the voice of the village rector.
rectors
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From this reading Nevertheless, he behaved with a dignified courtesy that plainly showed the sovereign independence which the Church bestows on rectors in their parishes.
secretarynounUS /ˈsekrəteri/
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The latter had only visited the bishop’s palace once since the prelate had taken Gabriel de Rastignac as secretary.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had hardly seen this favorite, destined for the episcopate, though he knew how great his influence was.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Nevertheless, he behaved with a dignified courtesy that plainly showed the sovereign independence which the Church bestows on rectors in their parishes.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading He felt at once inclined in his favor, by the simple manners, the voice full of magic power, and the words in harmony with the voice of the village rector.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The latter had only visited the bishop’s palace once since the prelate had taken Gabriel de Rastignac as secretary.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading Nevertheless, he behaved with a dignified courtesy that plainly showed the sovereign independence which the Church bestows on rectors in their parishes.
superficiallyadverbUS /ˈsuːpərfɪʃəli/
in a superficial manner
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The latter had only visited the bishop’s palace once since the prelate had taken Gabriel de Rastignac as secretary.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nevertheless, he behaved with a dignified courtesy that plainly showed the sovereign independence which the Church bestows on rectors in their parishes.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, he behaved with a dignified courtesy that plainly showed the sovereign independence which the Church bestows on rectors in their parishes.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had hardly seen this favorite, destined for the episcopate, though he knew how great his influence was.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had hardly seen this favorite, destined for the episcopate, though he knew how great his influence was.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
vicar-generalnoun
(Roman Catholic Church) an administrative deputy who assists a bishop
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The latter had only visited the bishop’s palace once since the prelate had taken Gabriel de Rastignac as secretary.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He felt at once inclined in his favor, by the simple manners, the voice full of magic power, and the words in harmony with the voice of the village rector.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt at once inclined in his favor, by the simple manners, the voice full of magic power, and the words in harmony with the voice of the village rector.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading He felt at once inclined in his favor, by the simple manners, the voice full of magic power, and the words in harmony with the voice of the village rector.
youngeradjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading As the younger man walked along the path which followed the outskirts of upper Montegnac he was able to examine the village priest so warmly commended by the vicar-general less superficially than he did in church.
