used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sudden summoning of the principal people in the parish was occasioned by the appearance of a "water-finder."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This the chairman, a gentleman farmer of some local importance, well known in the hunting field, proceeded to explain in a disjointed, halting, and somewhat unconvincing manner.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The sudden summoning of the principal people in the parish was occasioned by the appearance of a "water-finder."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The meeting at the Union, mentioned in the first chapter, was stormy, but it resulted in victory.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The meeting at the Union, mentioned in the first chapter, was stormy, but it resulted in victory.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sudden summoning of the principal people in the parish was occasioned by the appearance of a "water-finder."
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading This the chairman, a gentleman farmer of some local importance, well known in the hunting field, proceeded to explain in a disjointed, halting, and somewhat unconvincing manner.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The meeting at the Union, mentioned in the first chapter, was stormy, but it resulted in victory.
disjointedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/
lacking orderly continuity
From this reading This the chairman, a gentleman farmer of some local importance, well known in the hunting field, proceeded to explain in a disjointed, halting, and somewhat unconvincing manner.
DOWSERnoun
someone who uses a divining rod to find underground water
From this reading THE DOWSER.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading This the chairman, a gentleman farmer of some local importance, well known in the hunting field, proceeded to explain in a disjointed, halting, and somewhat unconvincing manner.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading This the chairman, a gentleman farmer of some local importance, well known in the hunting field, proceeded to explain in a disjointed, halting, and somewhat unconvincing manner.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading This the chairman, a gentleman farmer of some local importance, well known in the hunting field, proceeded to explain in a disjointed, halting, and somewhat unconvincing manner.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The meeting at the Union, mentioned in the first chapter, was stormy, but it resulted in victory.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
a man of refinement
From this reading This the chairman, a gentleman farmer of some local importance, well known in the hunting field, proceeded to explain in a disjointed, halting, and somewhat unconvincing manner.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading This the chairman, a gentleman farmer of some local importance, well known in the hunting field, proceeded to explain in a disjointed, halting, and somewhat unconvincing manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading This the chairman, a gentleman farmer of some local importance, well known in the hunting field, proceeded to explain in a disjointed, halting, and somewhat unconvincing manner.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading This the chairman, a gentleman farmer of some local importance, well known in the hunting field, proceeded to explain in a disjointed, halting, and somewhat unconvincing manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The meeting at the Union, mentioned in the first chapter, was stormy, but it resulted in victory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The meeting at the Union, mentioned in the first chapter, was stormy, but it resulted in victory.
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 It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This the chairman, a gentleman farmer of some local importance, well known in the hunting field, proceeded to explain in a disjointed, halting, and somewhat unconvincing manner.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading This the chairman, a gentleman farmer of some local importance, well known in the hunting field, proceeded to explain in a disjointed, halting, and somewhat unconvincing manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This the chairman, a gentleman farmer of some local importance, well known in the hunting field, proceeded to explain in a disjointed, halting, and somewhat unconvincing manner.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The meeting at the Union, mentioned in the first chapter, was stormy, but it resulted in victory.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The meeting at the Union, mentioned in the first chapter, was stormy, but it resulted in victory.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading The sudden summoning of the principal people in the parish was occasioned by the appearance of a "water-finder."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sudden summoning of the principal people in the parish was occasioned by the appearance of a "water-finder."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading The sudden summoning of the principal people in the parish was occasioned by the appearance of a "water-finder."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The sudden summoning of the principal people in the parish was occasioned by the appearance of a "water-finder."
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The sudden summoning of the principal people in the parish was occasioned by the appearance of a "water-finder."
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading This the chairman, a gentleman farmer of some local importance, well known in the hunting field, proceeded to explain in a disjointed, halting, and somewhat unconvincing manner.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading The meeting at the Union, mentioned in the first chapter, was stormy, but it resulted in victory.
savouringnoun
taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This the chairman, a gentleman farmer of some local importance, well known in the hunting field, proceeded to explain in a disjointed, halting, and somewhat unconvincing manner.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading This the chairman, a gentleman farmer of some local importance, well known in the hunting field, proceeded to explain in a disjointed, halting, and somewhat unconvincing manner.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading The meeting at the Union, mentioned in the first chapter, was stormy, but it resulted in victory.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The sudden summoning of the principal people in the parish was occasioned by the appearance of a "water-finder."
summoningnounUS /ˈsʌmənɪŋ/
calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
From this reading The sudden summoning of the principal people in the parish was occasioned by the appearance of a "water-finder."
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOWSER.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This the chairman, a gentleman farmer of some local importance, well known in the hunting field, proceeded to explain in a disjointed, halting, and somewhat unconvincing manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This the chairman, a gentleman farmer of some local importance, well known in the hunting field, proceeded to explain in a disjointed, halting, and somewhat unconvincing manner.
unconvincingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
not convincing
From this reading This the chairman, a gentleman farmer of some local importance, well known in the hunting field, proceeded to explain in a disjointed, halting, and somewhat unconvincing manner.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The meeting at the Union, mentioned in the first chapter, was stormy, but it resulted in victory.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The meeting at the Union, mentioned in the first chapter, was stormy, but it resulted in victory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The meeting at the Union, mentioned in the first chapter, was stormy, but it resulted in victory.
water-finder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sudden summoning of the principal people in the parish was occasioned by the appearance of a "water-finder."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading This the chairman, a gentleman farmer of some local importance, well known in the hunting field, proceeded to explain in a disjointed, halting, and somewhat unconvincing manner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
witchcraftnounUS /ˈwɪtʃkræft/
the art of sorcery
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading It was evident that he was half ashamed of yielding to what he knew most of his hearers would term foolish superstition, and others would fear as savouring of witchcraft and other forbidden things.
