Chapter XXXIX · Chapter 39

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

(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 You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading “Always have in mind,” he said, “that by trusting me, you trust one who is not in the habit of condemning his fellows.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

any thing at all

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading THE STRANGE GUEST.—THE LITTLE CHAPEL.—VARNEY’S NARRATIVE.

containing or imposing condemnation or censure

From this reading “Always have in mind,” he said, “that by trusting me, you trust one who is not in the habit of condemning his fellows.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

plural of “denunciation” — a public act of denouncing

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

characterized by great determination

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

divisible by two

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading “Is that indeed your faith?”

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading “Always have in mind,” he said, “that by trusting me, you trust one who is not in the habit of condemning his fellows.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading THE STRANGE GUEST.—THE LITTLE CHAPEL.—VARNEY’S NARRATIVE.

an established custom

From this reading “Always have in mind,” he said, “that by trusting me, you trust one who is not in the habit of condemning his fellows.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Always have in mind,” he said, “that by trusting me, you trust one who is not in the habit of condemning his fellows.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading “Is that indeed your faith?”

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Always have in mind,” he said, “that by trusting me, you trust one who is not in the habit of condemning his fellows.

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE STRANGE GUEST.—THE LITTLE CHAPEL.—VARNEY’S NARRATIVE.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Always have in mind,” he said, “that by trusting me, you trust one who is not in the habit of condemning his fellows.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “Always have in mind,” he said, “that by trusting me, you trust one who is not in the habit of condemning his fellows.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE STRANGE GUEST.—THE LITTLE CHAPEL.—VARNEY’S NARRATIVE.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

causing disapproval or protest

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Always have in mind,” he said, “that by trusting me, you trust one who is not in the habit of condemning his fellows.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

by chance

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Always have in mind,” he said, “that by trusting me, you trust one who is not in the habit of condemning his fellows.

made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading THE STRANGE GUEST.—THE LITTLE CHAPEL.—VARNEY’S NARRATIVE.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE STRANGE GUEST.—THE LITTLE CHAPEL.—VARNEY’S NARRATIVE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading “Always have in mind,” he said, “that by trusting me, you trust one who is not in the habit of condemning his fellows.

inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust

From this reading “Always have in mind,” he said, “that by trusting me, you trust one who is not in the habit of condemning his fellows.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE STRANGE GUEST.—THE LITTLE CHAPEL.—VARNEY’S NARRATIVE.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mr. Bevan could not but see that he had made some impression, even upon the obdurate heart of Varney, and he was determined to follow that impression up by every means in his power.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

which person or people

From this reading “Always have in mind,” he said, “that by trusting me, you trust one who is not in the habit of condemning his fellows.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You will be safe from anything like sanctified reproach, for to my thinking, religion should be a principle of love and tenderness, and not a subject upon which people who, perhaps are themselves liable and obnoxious to all sorts of reproach, should deal forth denunciations against their neighbours.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Always have in mind,” he said, “that by trusting me, you trust one who is not in the habit of condemning his fellows.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Is that indeed your faith?”