used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He would "talk religion" with any of his friends who expressed a desire to do so, but he would not contend.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading His brethren in the gospel advised him to remain where he was and do his full duty to his sister and their interests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His brethren in the gospel advised him to remain where he was and do his full duty to his sister and their interests.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He would "talk religion" with any of his friends who expressed a desire to do so, but he would not contend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Henrik soon caught the spirit of gathering, but he quenched it as much as possible.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading His brethren in the gospel advised him to remain where he was and do his full duty to his sister and their interests.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Henrik soon caught the spirit of gathering, but he quenched it as much as possible.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Henrik soon caught the spirit of gathering, but he quenched it as much as possible.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading He would not quarrel with Selma, but was exceedingly patient and considerate.
contendverbUS /kənˈtend/
maintain or assert
From this reading He would "talk religion" with any of his friends who expressed a desire to do so, but he would not contend.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He would "talk religion" with any of his friends who expressed a desire to do so, but he would not contend.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading His brethren in the gospel advised him to remain where he was and do his full duty to his sister and their interests.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His brethren in the gospel advised him to remain where he was and do his full duty to his sister and their interests.
to an extreme degree
From this reading He would not quarrel with Selma, but was exceedingly patient and considerate.
communicated in words
From this reading He would "talk religion" with any of his friends who expressed a desire to do so, but he would not contend.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He would "talk religion" with any of his friends who expressed a desire to do so, but he would not contend.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His brethren in the gospel advised him to remain where he was and do his full duty to his sister and their interests.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Henrik soon caught the spirit of gathering, but he quenched it as much as possible.
gospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
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 His brethren in the gospel advised him to remain where he was and do his full duty to his sister and their interests.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Henrik soon caught the spirit of gathering, but he quenched it as much as possible.
Henrik
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From this reading Henrik soon caught the spirit of gathering, but he quenched it as much as possible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His brethren in the gospel advised him to remain where he was and do his full duty to his sister and their interests.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His brethren in the gospel advised him to remain where he was and do his full duty to his sister and their interests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His brethren in the gospel advised him to remain where he was and do his full duty to his sister and their interests.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His brethren in the gospel advised him to remain where he was and do his full duty to his sister and their interests.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Henrik soon caught the spirit of gathering, but he quenched it as much as possible.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Henrik soon caught the spirit of gathering, but he quenched it as much as possible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He would not quarrel with Selma, but was exceedingly patient and considerate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Henrik soon caught the spirit of gathering, but he quenched it as much as possible.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading He would not quarrel with Selma, but was exceedingly patient and considerate.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Henrik soon caught the spirit of gathering, but he quenched it as much as possible.
an angry dispute
From this reading He would not quarrel with Selma, but was exceedingly patient and considerate.
quenchedadjective
allayed
From this reading Henrik soon caught the spirit of gathering, but he quenched it as much as possible.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He would "talk religion" with any of his friends who expressed a desire to do so, but he would not contend.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading His brethren in the gospel advised him to remain where he was and do his full duty to his sister and their interests.
SelmanounUS /ˈselmə/
a town in central Alabama on the Alabama river; in 1965 it was the center of a drive to register Black voters
From this reading He would not quarrel with Selma, but was exceedingly patient and considerate.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading His brethren in the gospel advised him to remain where he was and do his full duty to his sister and their interests.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He would "talk religion" with any of his friends who expressed a desire to do so, but he would not contend.
in the near future
From this reading Henrik soon caught the spirit of gathering, but he quenched it as much as possible.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Henrik soon caught the spirit of gathering, but he quenched it as much as possible.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He would "talk religion" with any of his friends who expressed a desire to do so, but he would not contend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Henrik soon caught the spirit of gathering, but he quenched it as much as possible.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His brethren in the gospel advised him to remain where he was and do his full duty to his sister and their interests.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he tried to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His brethren in the gospel advised him to remain where he was and do his full duty to his sister and their interests.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading This he tried to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His brethren in the gospel advised him to remain where he was and do his full duty to his sister and their interests.
in or at the place that
From this reading His brethren in the gospel advised him to remain where he was and do his full duty to his sister and their interests.
which person or people
From this reading He would "talk religion" with any of his friends who expressed a desire to do so, but he would not contend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He would not quarrel with Selma, but was exceedingly patient and considerate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would not quarrel with Selma, but was exceedingly patient and considerate.
