used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
(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 To all such they gave answer, “Our only creed is love, and our only purpose to help each other.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The churches began to inquire into the matter, and Margaret and Gilbert were beset with questions as to their creed and purpose.
react verbally
From this reading To all such they gave answer, “Our only creed is love, and our only purpose to help each other.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You ought at least to have a set of rules.”
audience-room
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From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The churches began to inquire into the matter, and Margaret and Gilbert were beset with questions as to their creed and purpose.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The churches began to inquire into the matter, and Margaret and Gilbert were beset with questions as to their creed and purpose.
Children's
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From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The churches began to inquire into the matter, and Margaret and Gilbert were beset with questions as to their creed and purpose.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading The churches began to inquire into the matter, and Margaret and Gilbert were beset with questions as to their creed and purpose.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading To all such they gave answer, “Our only creed is love, and our only purpose to help each other.”
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading “Too vague and indefinite; the structure will fall for lack of proper support.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Too vague and indefinite; the structure will fall for lack of proper support.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To all such they gave answer, “Our only creed is love, and our only purpose to help each other.”
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading The churches began to inquire into the matter, and Margaret and Gilbert were beset with questions as to their creed and purpose.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You ought at least to have a set of rules.”
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading To all such they gave answer, “Our only creed is love, and our only purpose to help each other.”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading “Too vague and indefinite; the structure will fall for lack of proper support.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The churches began to inquire into the matter, and Margaret and Gilbert were beset with questions as to their creed and purpose.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To all such they gave answer, “Our only creed is love, and our only purpose to help each other.”
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading “Too vague and indefinite; the structure will fall for lack of proper support.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading You ought at least to have a set of rules.”
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading To all such they gave answer, “Our only creed is love, and our only purpose to help each other.”
Margaret
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From this reading The churches began to inquire into the matter, and Margaret and Gilbert were beset with questions as to their creed and purpose.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The churches began to inquire into the matter, and Margaret and Gilbert were beset with questions as to their creed and purpose.
MeetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
and nothing more
From this reading To all such they gave answer, “Our only creed is love, and our only purpose to help each other.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To all such they gave answer, “Our only creed is love, and our only purpose to help each other.”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading You ought at least to have a set of rules.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading To all such they gave answer, “Our only creed is love, and our only purpose to help each other.”
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading “Too vague and indefinite; the structure will fall for lack of proper support.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The churches began to inquire into the matter, and Margaret and Gilbert were beset with questions as to their creed and purpose.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The churches began to inquire into the matter, and Margaret and Gilbert were beset with questions as to their creed and purpose.
with speed
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading You ought at least to have a set of rules.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading You ought at least to have a set of rules.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
the season of growth
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading “Too vague and indefinite; the structure will fall for lack of proper support.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To all such they gave answer, “Our only creed is love, and our only purpose to help each other.”
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading “Too vague and indefinite; the structure will fall for lack of proper support.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The churches began to inquire into the matter, and Margaret and Gilbert were beset with questions as to their creed and purpose.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To all such they gave answer, “Our only creed is love, and our only purpose to help each other.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The churches began to inquire into the matter, and Margaret and Gilbert were beset with questions as to their creed and purpose.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Too vague and indefinite; the structure will fall for lack of proper support.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading “Too vague and indefinite; the structure will fall for lack of proper support.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The churches began to inquire into the matter, and Margaret and Gilbert were beset with questions as to their creed and purpose.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Too vague and indefinite; the structure will fall for lack of proper support.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading As the winter grew into early spring, the fame of the Children’s Home Meetings spread so rapidly that a larger audience-room became an imperative necessity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The churches began to inquire into the matter, and Margaret and Gilbert were beset with questions as to their creed and purpose.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You ought at least to have a set of rules.”
