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From this reading _New York, April 6 (Easter Sunday.)_ This morning I went to Dr. Newton's church in Forty-eighth Street.
(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 Dr. Newton's voice and delivery were not at all to my taste, so I did not sit out his sermon either.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He has the reputation of being one of the best preachers in New York, and the choir enjoys an equally great reputation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He has the reputation of being one of the best preachers in New York, and the choir enjoys an equally great reputation.
anthemsnounUS /ˈænθəmz/
plural of “anthem” — a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)
From this reading The church was literally packed until the sermon began, and then some of the strollers who had come to hear the anthems moved on.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading _New York, April 6 (Easter Sunday.)_ This morning I went to Dr. Newton's church in Forty-eighth Street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dr. Newton's voice and delivery were not at all to my taste, so I did not sit out his sermon either.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The church was literally packed until the sermon began, and then some of the strollers who had come to hear the anthems moved on.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He has the reputation of being one of the best preachers in New York, and the choir enjoys an equally great reputation.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He has the reputation of being one of the best preachers in New York, and the choir enjoys an equally great reputation.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading He has the reputation of being one of the best preachers in New York, and the choir enjoys an equally great reputation.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading _New York, April 6 (Easter Sunday.)_ This morning I went to Dr. Newton's church in Forty-eighth Street.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The church was literally packed until the sermon began, and then some of the strollers who had come to hear the anthems moved on.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Dr. Newton's voice and delivery were not at all to my taste, so I did not sit out his sermon either.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dr. Newton's voice and delivery were not at all to my taste, so I did not sit out his sermon either.
Dr
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From this reading _New York, April 6 (Easter Sunday.)_ This morning I went to Dr. Newton's church in Forty-eighth Street.
EASTERnounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading EASTER SUNDAY IN NEW YORK.
one or the other of two
From this reading Dr. Newton's voice and delivery were not at all to my taste, so I did not sit out his sermon either.
enjoysverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He has the reputation of being one of the best preachers in New York, and the choir enjoys an equally great reputation.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading He has the reputation of being one of the best preachers in New York, and the choir enjoys an equally great reputation.
Forty-eighthadjective
the ordinal number of forty-eight in counting order
From this reading _New York, April 6 (Easter Sunday.)_ This morning I went to Dr. Newton's church in Forty-eighth Street.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He has the reputation of being one of the best preachers in New York, and the choir enjoys an equally great reputation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The church was literally packed until the sermon began, and then some of the strollers who had come to hear the anthems moved on.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has the reputation of being one of the best preachers in New York, and the choir enjoys an equally great reputation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has the reputation of being one of the best preachers in New York, and the choir enjoys an equally great reputation.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The church was literally packed until the sermon began, and then some of the strollers who had come to hear the anthems moved on.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Newton's voice and delivery were not at all to my taste, so I did not sit out his sermon either.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _New York, April 6 (Easter Sunday.)_ This morning I went to Dr. Newton's church in Forty-eighth Street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EASTER SUNDAY IN NEW YORK.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading The church was literally packed until the sermon began, and then some of the strollers who had come to hear the anthems moved on.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _New York, April 6 (Easter Sunday.)_ This morning I went to Dr. Newton's church in Forty-eighth Street.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The church was literally packed until the sermon began, and then some of the strollers who had come to hear the anthems moved on.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Dr. Newton's voice and delivery were not at all to my taste, so I did not sit out his sermon either.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading EASTER SUNDAY IN NEW YORK.
Newton'snounUS /ˈnuːtənz/
possessive form of “newton” — English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
From this reading _New York, April 6 (Easter Sunday.)_ This morning I went to Dr. Newton's church in Forty-eighth Street.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dr. Newton's voice and delivery were not at all to my taste, so I did not sit out his sermon either.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He has the reputation of being one of the best preachers in New York, and the choir enjoys an equally great reputation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The church was literally packed until the sermon began, and then some of the strollers who had come to hear the anthems moved on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He has the reputation of being one of the best preachers in New York, and the choir enjoys an equally great reputation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dr. Newton's voice and delivery were not at all to my taste, so I did not sit out his sermon either.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading The church was literally packed until the sermon began, and then some of the strollers who had come to hear the anthems moved on.
preachersnounUS /ˈpriːtʃərz/
plural of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading He has the reputation of being one of the best preachers in New York, and the choir enjoys an equally great reputation.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading He has the reputation of being one of the best preachers in New York, and the choir enjoys an equally great reputation.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading The church was literally packed until the sermon began, and then some of the strollers who had come to hear the anthems moved on.
be seated
From this reading Dr. Newton's voice and delivery were not at all to my taste, so I did not sit out his sermon either.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dr. Newton's voice and delivery were not at all to my taste, so I did not sit out his sermon either.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The church was literally packed until the sermon began, and then some of the strollers who had come to hear the anthems moved on.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _New York, April 6 (Easter Sunday.)_ This morning I went to Dr. Newton's church in Forty-eighth Street.
strollersnounUS /ˈstroʊlərz/
plural of “stroller” — someone who walks at a leisurely pace
From this reading The church was literally packed until the sermon began, and then some of the strollers who had come to hear the anthems moved on.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading EASTER SUNDAY IN NEW YORK.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Dr. Newton's voice and delivery were not at all to my taste, so I did not sit out his sermon either.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He has the reputation of being one of the best preachers in New York, and the choir enjoys an equally great reputation.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The church was literally packed until the sermon began, and then some of the strollers who had come to hear the anthems moved on.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _New York, April 6 (Easter Sunday.)_ This morning I went to Dr. Newton's church in Forty-eighth Street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _New York, April 6 (Easter Sunday.)_ This morning I went to Dr. Newton's church in Forty-eighth Street.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The church was literally packed until the sermon began, and then some of the strollers who had come to hear the anthems moved on.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Dr. Newton's voice and delivery were not at all to my taste, so I did not sit out his sermon either.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The church was literally packed until the sermon began, and then some of the strollers who had come to hear the anthems moved on.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _New York, April 6 (Easter Sunday.)_ This morning I went to Dr. Newton's church in Forty-eighth Street.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dr. Newton's voice and delivery were not at all to my taste, so I did not sit out his sermon either.
which person or people
From this reading The church was literally packed until the sermon began, and then some of the strollers who had come to hear the anthems moved on.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading EASTER SUNDAY IN NEW YORK.
