used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the children are sleepy we do not keep them up to recite the "Larger Catechism."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After the children are sleepy we do not keep them up to recite the "Larger Catechism."
for the reason that
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
CatechismnounUS /ˈkætəkɪzəm/
a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
From this reading After the children are sleepy we do not keep them up to recite the "Larger Catechism."
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading We try to have the conversation cheerfully religious.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading After the children are sleepy we do not keep them up to recite the "Larger Catechism."
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading We try to have the conversation cheerfully religious.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
dining-hallnoun
a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining
From this reading On other evenings we have in our dining-hall three of the gas-burners lighted, but on Sabbath evening we have four.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE SABBATH EVENING TEA-TABLE.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On other evenings we have in our dining-hall three of the gas-burners lighted, but on Sabbath evening we have four.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading On other evenings we have in our dining-hall three of the gas-burners lighted, but on Sabbath evening we have four.
gas-burners
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From this reading On other evenings we have in our dining-hall three of the gas-burners lighted, but on Sabbath evening we have four.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On other evenings we have in our dining-hall three of the gas-burners lighted, but on Sabbath evening we have four.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading After the children are sleepy we do not keep them up to recite the "Larger Catechism."
large or big relative to something else
From this reading After the children are sleepy we do not keep them up to recite the "Larger Catechism."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
set afire or burning
From this reading On other evenings we have in our dining-hall three of the gas-burners lighted, but on Sabbath evening we have four.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On other evenings we have in our dining-hall three of the gas-burners lighted, but on Sabbath evening we have four.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On other evenings we have in our dining-hall three of the gas-burners lighted, but on Sabbath evening we have four.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
reciteverbUS /rəˈsaɪt/
recite in elocution
From this reading After the children are sleepy we do not keep them up to recite the "Larger Catechism."
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading We try to have the conversation cheerfully religious.
SABBATHnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading THE SABBATH EVENING TEA-TABLE.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading After the children are sleepy we do not keep them up to recite the "Larger Catechism."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
TEA-TABLE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SABBATH EVENING TEA-TABLE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SABBATH EVENING TEA-TABLE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After the children are sleepy we do not keep them up to recite the "Larger Catechism."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On other evenings we have in our dining-hall three of the gas-burners lighted, but on Sabbath evening we have four.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We try to have the conversation cheerfully religious.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading We try to have the conversation cheerfully religious.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After the children are sleepy we do not keep them up to recite the "Larger Catechism."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
at the time that
From this reading When this evening comes we do not have any less on our table because it is a sacred day, but a little more.
