Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Protestant ministers of the gospel were few in those days; and the words of form were usually spoken by a Jesuit missionary.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

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

From this reading Protestant ministers of the gospel were few in those days; and the words of form were usually spoken by a Jesuit missionary.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Or, if the Pioneer had objections to Catholicism--as many had--his place was supplied by some justice of the peace, of doubtful powers and mythical appointment.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Or, if the Pioneer had objections to Catholicism--as many had--his place was supplied by some justice of the peace, of doubtful powers and mythical appointment.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading If neither of these could be procured, the father of the bride, himself, sometimes assumed the functions, _pro hac vice_, or _pro tempore_, of minister or justice.

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

From this reading If neither of these could be procured, the father of the bride, himself, sometimes assumed the functions, _pro hac vice_, or _pro tempore_, of minister or justice.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading If neither of these could be procured, the father of the bride, himself, sometimes assumed the functions, _pro hac vice_, or _pro tempore_, of minister or justice.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Protestant ministers of the gospel were few in those days; and the words of form were usually spoken by a Jesuit missionary.

the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church

From this reading Or, if the Pioneer had objections to Catholicism--as many had--his place was supplied by some justice of the peace, of doubtful powers and mythical appointment.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The pioneers were simple people--the refinements of high cultivation had not yet penetrated the forests or crossed the prairies--and good faith and virtue were as common as courage and sagacity.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

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

From this reading If neither of these could be procured, the father of the bride, himself, sometimes assumed the functions, _pro hac vice_, or _pro tempore_, of minister or justice.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading The pioneers were simple people--the refinements of high cultivation had not yet penetrated the forests or crossed the prairies--and good faith and virtue were as common as courage and sagacity.

placed crosswise

From this reading The pioneers were simple people--the refinements of high cultivation had not yet penetrated the forests or crossed the prairies--and good faith and virtue were as common as courage and sagacity.

socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners

From this reading The pioneers were simple people--the refinements of high cultivation had not yet penetrated the forests or crossed the prairies--and good faith and virtue were as common as courage and sagacity.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Protestant ministers of the gospel were few in those days; and the words of form were usually spoken by a Jesuit missionary.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading Or, if the Pioneer had objections to Catholicism--as many had--his place was supplied by some justice of the peace, of doubtful powers and mythical appointment.

divisible by two

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

at any time

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

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

From this reading The pioneers were simple people--the refinements of high cultivation had not yet penetrated the forests or crossed the prairies--and good faith and virtue were as common as courage and sagacity.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading If neither of these could be procured, the father of the bride, himself, sometimes assumed the functions, _pro hac vice_, or _pro tempore_, of minister or justice.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Protestant ministers of the gospel were few in those days; and the words of form were usually spoken by a Jesuit missionary.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The pioneers were simple people--the refinements of high cultivation had not yet penetrated the forests or crossed the prairies--and good faith and virtue were as common as courage and sagacity.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Protestant ministers of the gospel were few in those days; and the words of form were usually spoken by a Jesuit missionary.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading If neither of these could be procured, the father of the bride, himself, sometimes assumed the functions, _pro hac vice_, or _pro tempore_, of minister or justice.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The pioneers were simple people--the refinements of high cultivation had not yet penetrated the forests or crossed the prairies--and good faith and virtue were as common as courage and sagacity.

the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

From this reading Protestant ministers of the gospel were few in those days; and the words of form were usually spoken by a Jesuit missionary.

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

From this reading If neither of these could be procured, the father of the bride, himself, sometimes assumed the functions, _pro hac vice_, or _pro tempore_, of minister or justice.

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

From this reading Or, if the Pioneer had objections to Catholicism--as many had--his place was supplied by some justice of the peace, of doubtful powers and mythical appointment.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The pioneers were simple people--the refinements of high cultivation had not yet penetrated the forests or crossed the prairies--and good faith and virtue were as common as courage and sagacity.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading If neither of these could be procured, the father of the bride, himself, sometimes assumed the functions, _pro hac vice_, or _pro tempore_, of minister or justice.

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

From this reading Or, if the Pioneer had objections to Catholicism--as many had--his place was supplied by some justice of the peace, of doubtful powers and mythical appointment.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Or, if the Pioneer had objections to Catholicism--as many had--his place was supplied by some justice of the peace, of doubtful powers and mythical appointment.

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

From this reading Protestant ministers of the gospel were few in those days; and the words of form were usually spoken by a Jesuit missionary.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

a member of the Jesuit order

From this reading Protestant ministers of the gospel were few in those days; and the words of form were usually spoken by a Jesuit missionary.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Or, if the Pioneer had objections to Catholicism--as many had--his place was supplied by some justice of the peace, of doubtful powers and mythical appointment.

using or intended for the left hand

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Or, if the Pioneer had objections to Catholicism--as many had--his place was supplied by some justice of the peace, of doubtful powers and mythical appointment.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading If neither of these could be procured, the father of the bride, himself, sometimes assumed the functions, _pro hac vice_, or _pro tempore_, of minister or justice.

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Protestant ministers of the gospel were few in those days; and the words of form were usually spoken by a Jesuit missionary.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading Protestant ministers of the gospel were few in those days; and the words of form were usually spoken by a Jesuit missionary.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity

From this reading Or, if the Pioneer had objections to Catholicism--as many had--his place was supplied by some justice of the peace, of doubtful powers and mythical appointment.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading If neither of these could be procured, the father of the bride, himself, sometimes assumed the functions, _pro hac vice_, or _pro tempore_, of minister or justice.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

not any; not one

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading Or, if the Pioneer had objections to Catholicism--as many had--his place was supplied by some justice of the peace, of doubtful powers and mythical appointment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Protestant ministers of the gospel were few in those days; and the words of form were usually spoken by a Jesuit missionary.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Or, if the Pioneer had objections to Catholicism--as many had--his place was supplied by some justice of the peace, of doubtful powers and mythical appointment.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Or, if the Pioneer had objections to Catholicism--as many had--his place was supplied by some justice of the peace, of doubtful powers and mythical appointment.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading The pioneers were simple people--the refinements of high cultivation had not yet penetrated the forests or crossed the prairies--and good faith and virtue were as common as courage and sagacity.

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

From this reading The pioneers were simple people--the refinements of high cultivation had not yet penetrated the forests or crossed the prairies--and good faith and virtue were as common as courage and sagacity.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading Or, if the Pioneer had objections to Catholicism--as many had--his place was supplied by some justice of the peace, of doubtful powers and mythical appointment.

plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading The pioneers were simple people--the refinements of high cultivation had not yet penetrated the forests or crossed the prairies--and good faith and virtue were as common as courage and sagacity.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Or, if the Pioneer had objections to Catholicism--as many had--his place was supplied by some justice of the peace, of doubtful powers and mythical appointment.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Or, if the Pioneer had objections to Catholicism--as many had--his place was supplied by some justice of the peace, of doubtful powers and mythical appointment.

plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain

From this reading The pioneers were simple people--the refinements of high cultivation had not yet penetrated the forests or crossed the prairies--and good faith and virtue were as common as courage and sagacity.

an athlete who plays for pay

From this reading If neither of these could be procured, the father of the bride, himself, sometimes assumed the functions, _pro hac vice_, or _pro tempore_, of minister or justice.

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading If neither of these could be procured, the father of the bride, himself, sometimes assumed the functions, _pro hac vice_, or _pro tempore_, of minister or justice.

an adherent of Protestantism

From this reading Protestant ministers of the gospel were few in those days; and the words of form were usually spoken by a Jesuit missionary.

plural of “refinement” — a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

From this reading The pioneers were simple people--the refinements of high cultivation had not yet penetrated the forests or crossed the prairies--and good faith and virtue were as common as courage and sagacity.

The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)

From this reading The pioneers were simple people--the refinements of high cultivation had not yet penetrated the forests or crossed the prairies--and good faith and virtue were as common as courage and sagacity.

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The pioneers were simple people--the refinements of high cultivation had not yet penetrated the forests or crossed the prairies--and good faith and virtue were as common as courage and sagacity.

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

From this reading Or, if the Pioneer had objections to Catholicism--as many had--his place was supplied by some justice of the peace, of doubtful powers and mythical appointment.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading If neither of these could be procured, the father of the bride, himself, sometimes assumed the functions, _pro hac vice_, or _pro tempore_, of minister or justice.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Protestant ministers of the gospel were few in those days; and the words of form were usually spoken by a Jesuit missionary.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Or, if the Pioneer had objections to Catholicism--as many had--his place was supplied by some justice of the peace, of doubtful powers and mythical appointment.

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

From this reading If neither of these could be procured, the father of the bride, himself, sometimes assumed the functions, _pro hac vice_, or _pro tempore_, of minister or justice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

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

From this reading Protestant ministers of the gospel were few in those days; and the words of form were usually spoken by a Jesuit missionary.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading If neither of these could be procured, the father of the bride, himself, sometimes assumed the functions, _pro hac vice_, or _pro tempore_, of minister or justice.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Protestant ministers of the gospel were few in those days; and the words of form were usually spoken by a Jesuit missionary.

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

From this reading Or, if the Pioneer had objections to Catholicism--as many had--his place was supplied by some justice of the peace, of doubtful powers and mythical appointment.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

under normal conditions

From this reading Protestant ministers of the gospel were few in those days; and the words of form were usually spoken by a Jesuit missionary.

moral weakness

From this reading If neither of these could be procured, the father of the bride, himself, sometimes assumed the functions, _pro hac vice_, or _pro tempore_, of minister or justice.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading The pioneers were simple people--the refinements of high cultivation had not yet penetrated the forests or crossed the prairies--and good faith and virtue were as common as courage and sagacity.

make a vow; promise

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

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

From this reading Or, if the Pioneer had objections to Catholicism--as many had--his place was supplied by some justice of the peace, of doubtful powers and mythical appointment.

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

From this reading Protestant ministers of the gospel were few in those days; and the words of form were usually spoken by a Jesuit missionary.

at the time that

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

which person or people

From this reading It was always understood, however, that such left-handed marriages were to be confirmed by the first minister who wandered to the frontier: and, even when the opportunity did not offer for many months, no scandal ever arose--the marriage vow was never broken.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Protestant ministers of the gospel were few in those days; and the words of form were usually spoken by a Jesuit missionary.

but in spite of that

From this reading The pioneers were simple people--the refinements of high cultivation had not yet penetrated the forests or crossed the prairies--and good faith and virtue were as common as courage and sagacity.