used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading The two men were so nearly allied by their manner of thought and social origin; and Crashaw instinctively flaunted the splendid throne of his holy office, whenever he and Purvis were together.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Purvis was what the rector might have described as an ignorant man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Purvis was what the rector might have described as an ignorant man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
Crashaw
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From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
Crashaw's
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From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Purvis was what the rector might have described as an ignorant man.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
enlistingnounUS /enˈlɪstɪŋ/
the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
divisible by two
From this reading It is a fact that, until Crashaw very fully and inaccurately informed him, he had never even heard of Hugo Grossmann.
ex-mayornoun
a former mayor
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is a fact that, until Crashaw very fully and inaccurately informed him, he had never even heard of Hugo Grossmann.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
flauntedverbUS /ˈflɔːntɪd/
past form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading The two men were so nearly allied by their manner of thought and social origin; and Crashaw instinctively flaunted the splendid throne of his holy office, whenever he and Purvis were together.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading It is a fact that, until Crashaw very fully and inaccurately informed him, he had never even heard of Hugo Grossmann.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
grocernounUS /ˈɡroʊsər/
a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
GROSSMANN
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From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is a fact that, until Crashaw very fully and inaccurately informed him, he had never even heard of Hugo Grossmann.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The two men were so nearly allied by their manner of thought and social origin; and Crashaw instinctively flaunted the splendid throne of his holy office, whenever he and Purvis were together.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It is a fact that, until Crashaw very fully and inaccurately informed him, he had never even heard of Hugo Grossmann.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
HERRnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is a fact that, until Crashaw very fully and inaccurately informed him, he had never even heard of Hugo Grossmann.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading The two men were so nearly allied by their manner of thought and social origin; and Crashaw instinctively flaunted the splendid throne of his holy office, whenever he and Purvis were together.
HugonounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/
French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading It is a fact that, until Crashaw very fully and inaccurately informed him, he had never even heard of Hugo Grossmann.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Purvis was what the rector might have described as an ignorant man.
inaccuratelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnækjərətli/
in an inaccurate manner
From this reading It is a fact that, until Crashaw very fully and inaccurately informed him, he had never even heard of Hugo Grossmann.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading It is a fact that, until Crashaw very fully and inaccurately informed him, he had never even heard of Hugo Grossmann.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading The two men were so nearly allied by their manner of thought and social origin; and Crashaw instinctively flaunted the splendid throne of his holy office, whenever he and Purvis were together.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
and nothing more
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
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 It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Purvis was what the rector might have described as an ignorant man.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The two men were so nearly allied by their manner of thought and social origin; and Crashaw instinctively flaunted the splendid throne of his holy office, whenever he and Purvis were together.
the force of workers available
From this reading The two men were so nearly allied by their manner of thought and social origin; and Crashaw instinctively flaunted the splendid throne of his holy office, whenever he and Purvis were together.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Purvis was what the rector might have described as an ignorant man.
a particular point in time
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The two men were so nearly allied by their manner of thought and social origin; and Crashaw instinctively flaunted the splendid throne of his holy office, whenever he and Purvis were together.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is a fact that, until Crashaw very fully and inaccurately informed him, he had never even heard of Hugo Grossmann.
not any; not one
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
NonconformistnounUS /ˌnɑːnkənˈfɔːrmɪst/
a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The two men were so nearly allied by their manner of thought and social origin; and Crashaw instinctively flaunted the splendid throne of his holy office, whenever he and Purvis were together.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The two men were so nearly allied by their manner of thought and social origin; and Crashaw instinctively flaunted the splendid throne of his holy office, whenever he and Purvis were together.
a human being
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
Purvis
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From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Purvis was what the rector might have described as an ignorant man.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The two men were so nearly allied by their manner of thought and social origin; and Crashaw instinctively flaunted the splendid throne of his holy office, whenever he and Purvis were together.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The two men were so nearly allied by their manner of thought and social origin; and Crashaw instinctively flaunted the splendid throne of his holy office, whenever he and Purvis were together.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The two men were so nearly allied by their manner of thought and social origin; and Crashaw instinctively flaunted the splendid throne of his holy office, whenever he and Purvis were together.
not in physical motion
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two men were so nearly allied by their manner of thought and social origin; and Crashaw instinctively flaunted the splendid throne of his holy office, whenever he and Purvis were together.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The two men were so nearly allied by their manner of thought and social origin; and Crashaw instinctively flaunted the splendid throne of his holy office, whenever he and Purvis were together.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading The two men were so nearly allied by their manner of thought and social origin; and Crashaw instinctively flaunted the splendid throne of his holy office, whenever he and Purvis were together.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The two men were so nearly allied by their manner of thought and social origin; and Crashaw instinctively flaunted the splendid throne of his holy office, whenever he and Purvis were together.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two men were so nearly allied by their manner of thought and social origin; and Crashaw instinctively flaunted the splendid throne of his holy office, whenever he and Purvis were together.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It is a fact that, until Crashaw very fully and inaccurately informed him, he had never even heard of Hugo Grossmann.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading It is true that that visit feebly helped Crashaw's cause at the moment by further enlisting the sympathies and strenuous endeavour of the Nonconformist Purvis; but no effort of the ex-mayor could avail to upset the majority of the Local Education Authority and the grocer, himself, was not a person acceptable to Crashaw.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is a fact that, until Crashaw very fully and inaccurately informed him, he had never even heard of Hugo Grossmann.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two men were so nearly allied by their manner of thought and social origin; and Crashaw instinctively flaunted the splendid throne of his holy office, whenever he and Purvis were together.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Purvis was what the rector might have described as an ignorant man.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading The two men were so nearly allied by their manner of thought and social origin; and Crashaw instinctively flaunted the splendid throne of his holy office, whenever he and Purvis were together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading HIS INTERVIEW WITH HERR GROSSMANN I Crashaw must have suffered greatly just at that time; and the anticipation of his defeat by the Committee was made still more bitter by the wonderful visit of Herr Grossmann.
