used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Six or seven years ago, I opened a book which I found on the central table of the house’s parlor in which I lodged.
in the past
From this reading Six or seven years ago, I opened a book which I found on the central table of the house’s parlor in which I lodged.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE AMERICAN LITERATURE IS RATHER TOO MUCH MIXED WITH THE BELIEF OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Besides, the author of those Notes says in his very book, that he was much pleased by the reception he received from the pope.
for the reason that
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading THE AMERICAN LITERATURE IS RATHER TOO MUCH MIXED WITH THE BELIEF OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, the author of those Notes says in his very book, that he was much pleased by the reception he received from the pope.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Six or seven years ago, I opened a book which I found on the central table of the house’s parlor in which I lodged.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the fifth, or seventh edition of Notes, or Letters by a minister of the christian reform who went through Italy.
catholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Six or seven years ago, I opened a book which I found on the central table of the house’s parlor in which I lodged.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading It was the fifth, or seventh edition of Notes, or Letters by a minister of the christian reform who went through Italy.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading THE AMERICAN LITERATURE IS RATHER TOO MUCH MIXED WITH THE BELIEF OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading It was the fifth, or seventh edition of Notes, or Letters by a minister of the christian reform who went through Italy.
FAITHSnounUS /feɪθs/
plural of “faith” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading THE AMERICAN LITERATURE IS RATHER TOO MUCH MIXED WITH THE BELIEF OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading It was the fifth, or seventh edition of Notes, or Letters by a minister of the christian reform who went through Italy.
set up or found
From this reading Six or seven years ago, I opened a book which I found on the central table of the house’s parlor in which I lodged.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Besides, the author of those Notes says in his very book, that he was much pleased by the reception he received from the pope.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
house'snounUS /ˈhaʊsɪz/
possessive form of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Six or seven years ago, I opened a book which I found on the central table of the house’s parlor in which I lodged.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Six or seven years ago, I opened a book which I found on the central table of the house’s parlor in which I lodged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Six or seven years ago, I opened a book which I found on the central table of the house’s parlor in which I lodged.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE AMERICAN LITERATURE IS RATHER TOO MUCH MIXED WITH THE BELIEF OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the fifth, or seventh edition of Notes, or Letters by a minister of the christian reform who went through Italy.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading It was the fifth, or seventh edition of Notes, or Letters by a minister of the christian reform who went through Italy.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
the literary culture
From this reading It was the fifth, or seventh edition of Notes, or Letters by a minister of the christian reform who went through Italy.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading THE AMERICAN LITERATURE IS RATHER TOO MUCH MIXED WITH THE BELIEF OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Six or seven years ago, I opened a book which I found on the central table of the house’s parlor in which I lodged.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading It was the fifth, or seventh edition of Notes, or Letters by a minister of the christian reform who went through Italy.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading THE AMERICAN LITERATURE IS RATHER TOO MUCH MIXED WITH THE BELIEF OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE AMERICAN LITERATURE IS RATHER TOO MUCH MIXED WITH THE BELIEF OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading It was the fifth, or seventh edition of Notes, or Letters by a minister of the christian reform who went through Italy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AMERICAN LITERATURE IS RATHER TOO MUCH MIXED WITH THE BELIEF OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Six or seven years ago, I opened a book which I found on the central table of the house’s parlor in which I lodged.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Six or seven years ago, I opened a book which I found on the central table of the house’s parlor in which I lodged.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Six or seven years ago, I opened a book which I found on the central table of the house’s parlor in which I lodged.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Six or seven years ago, I opened a book which I found on the central table of the house’s parlor in which I lodged.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Besides, the author of those Notes says in his very book, that he was much pleased by the reception he received from the pope.
popenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
on the contrary
From this reading THE AMERICAN LITERATURE IS RATHER TOO MUCH MIXED WITH THE BELIEF OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Besides, the author of those Notes says in his very book, that he was much pleased by the reception he received from the pope.
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading It was the fifth, or seventh edition of Notes, or Letters by a minister of the christian reform who went through Italy.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading THE AMERICAN LITERATURE IS RATHER TOO MUCH MIXED WITH THE BELIEF OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS.
reverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
express in words
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Six or seven years ago, I opened a book which I found on the central table of the house’s parlor in which I lodged.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading It was the fifth, or seventh edition of Notes, or Letters by a minister of the christian reform who went through Italy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six or seven years ago, I opened a book which I found on the central table of the house’s parlor in which I lodged.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Six or seven years ago, I opened a book which I found on the central table of the house’s parlor in which I lodged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AMERICAN LITERATURE IS RATHER TOO MUCH MIXED WITH THE BELIEF OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Besides, the author of those Notes says in his very book, that he was much pleased by the reception he received from the pope.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was the fifth, or seventh edition of Notes, or Letters by a minister of the christian reform who went through Italy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
toleratedverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/
past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE AMERICAN LITERATURE IS RATHER TOO MUCH MIXED WITH THE BELIEF OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS.
precisely as stated
From this reading The reverend says in his book that the pope received him kindly, and during the long conversation he had with him, that very head of the catholic religion, praised America, which is to say his country, because the american people tolerated the catholic religion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the fifth, or seventh edition of Notes, or Letters by a minister of the christian reform who went through Italy.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was the fifth, or seventh edition of Notes, or Letters by a minister of the christian reform who went through Italy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Six or seven years ago, I opened a book which I found on the central table of the house’s parlor in which I lodged.
which person or people
From this reading It was the fifth, or seventh edition of Notes, or Letters by a minister of the christian reform who went through Italy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE AMERICAN LITERATURE IS RATHER TOO MUCH MIXED WITH THE BELIEF OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS.
a late time of life
From this reading Six or seven years ago, I opened a book which I found on the central table of the house’s parlor in which I lodged.
