Chapter VIII

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

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading “It is a call, lad,” said the good man, after he had heard Archie’s hesitating account of himself.

later than; following

From this reading “It is a call, lad,” said the good man, after he had heard Archie’s hesitating account of himself.

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From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

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

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

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

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

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

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

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

From this reading “If there’s a way open to you, take it, for the laborers are few.”

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

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

From this reading “There’d be a way open if my grandfather knew,” said Archie, slowly.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

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

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

at any time

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

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

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

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

From this reading “If there’s a way open to you, take it, for the laborers are few.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

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

From this reading “It is a call, lad,” said the good man, after he had heard Archie’s hesitating account of himself.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading “There’d be a way open if my grandfather knew,” said Archie, slowly.

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

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

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

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “It is a call, lad,” said the good man, after he had heard Archie’s hesitating account of himself.

your deepest feelings of love and compassion

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

From this reading “It is a call, lad,” said the good man, after he had heard Archie’s hesitating account of himself.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

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

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

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

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If there’s a way open to you, take it, for the laborers are few.”

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

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

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

From this reading “It is a call, lad,” said the good man, after he had heard Archie’s hesitating account of himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “There’d be a way open if my grandfather knew,” said Archie, slowly.

plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading “If there’s a way open to you, take it, for the laborers are few.”

a boy or man

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

immediately past

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “It is a call, lad,” said the good man, after he had heard Archie’s hesitating account of himself.

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

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “There’d be a way open if my grandfather knew,” said Archie, slowly.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading “If there’s a way open to you, take it, for the laborers are few.”

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

precisely, exactly

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “It is a call, lad,” said the good man, after he had heard Archie’s hesitating account of himself.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading “There’d be a way open if my grandfather knew,” said Archie, slowly.

carry out

From this reading “If there’s a way open to you, take it, for the laborers are few.”

express in words

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

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

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

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

From this reading “There’d be a way open if my grandfather knew,” said Archie, slowly.

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

From this reading “If there’s a way open to you, take it, for the laborers are few.”

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

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

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

a source of difficulty

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

inflected form of “tug” — pull hard

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

below the required standards for a purpose

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

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

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “If there’s a way open to you, take it, for the laborers are few.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In vain did he tell himself that his father needed him; in vain did he call himself unfit, that tugging at his heartstrings would not cease, and at last the lad took his trouble to the minister himself.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading ARCHIE’S PLAN Agnes was right in charging Archie with doing a deal of thinking, for, ever since the meeting-house had become an assured fact, his yearning for the ministry had increased, and he thought of it day and night.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “If there’s a way open to you, take it, for the laborers are few.”