Chapter VII

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

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading You would have thought she was addressing loafers inside a public-house.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

on foot; walking

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

later than; following

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

(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 Hardly had he sat down before the Literary Lady was on her feet urging upon us all the necessity for giving up our inebriate habits!

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

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

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I sat as patiently as I could waiting for her to sit down and give place to someone else, who, at least, knew whom they were addressing.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

giving confidence

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

something causing misery or death

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

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

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Hardly had he sat down before the Literary Lady was on her feet urging upon us all the necessity for giving up our inebriate habits!

for a short time

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

bound with chains

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I sat as patiently as I could waiting for her to sit down and give place to someone else, who, at least, knew whom they were addressing.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

a prescribed selection of foods

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Hardly had he sat down before the Literary Lady was on her feet urging upon us all the necessity for giving up our inebriate habits!

a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

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

From this reading I sat as patiently as I could waiting for her to sit down and give place to someone else, who, at least, knew whom they were addressing.

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Hardly had he sat down before the Literary Lady was on her feet urging upon us all the necessity for giving up our inebriate habits!

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hardly had he sat down before the Literary Lady was on her feet urging upon us all the necessity for giving up our inebriate habits!

set up or found

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

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

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I sat as patiently as I could waiting for her to sit down and give place to someone else, who, at least, knew whom they were addressing.

the act of giving

From this reading Hardly had he sat down before the Literary Lady was on her feet urging upon us all the necessity for giving up our inebriate habits!

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Hardly had he sat down before the Literary Lady was on her feet urging upon us all the necessity for giving up our inebriate habits!

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

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

only a very short time before

From this reading Hardly had he sat down before the Literary Lady was on her feet urging upon us all the necessity for giving up our inebriate habits!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading You would have thought she was addressing loafers inside a public-house.

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

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Hardly had he sat down before the Literary Lady was on her feet urging upon us all the necessity for giving up our inebriate habits!

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

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

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

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I sat as patiently as I could waiting for her to sit down and give place to someone else, who, at least, knew whom they were addressing.

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

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

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

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

fill with sublime emotion

From this reading Hardly had he sat down before the Literary Lady was on her feet urging upon us all the necessity for giving up our inebriate habits!

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading You would have thought she was addressing loafers inside a public-house.

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

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

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 I sat as patiently as I could waiting for her to sit down and give place to someone else, who, at least, knew whom they were addressing.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Hardly had he sat down before the Literary Lady was on her feet urging upon us all the necessity for giving up our inebriate habits!

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

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 I sat as patiently as I could waiting for her to sit down and give place to someone else, who, at least, knew whom they were addressing.

teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Hardly had he sat down before the Literary Lady was on her feet urging upon us all the necessity for giving up our inebriate habits!

plural of “loafer” — person who does no work

From this reading You would have thought she was addressing loafers inside a public-house.

engage in

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

a particular point in time

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Hardly had he sat down before the Literary Lady was on her feet urging upon us all the necessity for giving up our inebriate habits!

immediately following in time or order

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hardly had he sat down before the Literary Lady was on her feet urging upon us all the necessity for giving up our inebriate habits!

and nothing more

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading I sat as patiently as I could waiting for her to sit down and give place to someone else, who, at least, knew whom they were addressing.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I sat as patiently as I could waiting for her to sit down and give place to someone else, who, at least, knew whom they were addressing.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

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

From this reading You would have thought she was addressing loafers inside a public-house.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Hardly had he sat down before the Literary Lady was on her feet urging upon us all the necessity for giving up our inebriate habits!

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading You would have thought she was addressing loafers inside a public-house.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

be seated

From this reading I sat as patiently as I could waiting for her to sit down and give place to someone else, who, at least, knew whom they were addressing.

past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

a person, without saying who

From this reading I sat as patiently as I could waiting for her to sit down and give place to someone else, who, at least, knew whom they were addressing.

express in speech

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

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

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I sat as patiently as I could waiting for her to sit down and give place to someone else, who, at least, knew whom they were addressing.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

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

From this reading You would have thought she was addressing loafers inside a public-house.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

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

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Hardly had he sat down before the Literary Lady was on her feet urging upon us all the necessity for giving up our inebriate habits!

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Hardly had he sat down before the Literary Lady was on her feet urging upon us all the necessity for giving up our inebriate habits!

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading Hardly had he sat down before the Literary Lady was on her feet urging upon us all the necessity for giving up our inebriate habits!

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading I sat as patiently as I could waiting for her to sit down and give place to someone else, who, at least, knew whom they were addressing.

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

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

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

From this reading I sat as patiently as I could waiting for her to sit down and give place to someone else, who, at least, knew whom they were addressing.

which person or people

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I sat as patiently as I could waiting for her to sit down and give place to someone else, who, at least, knew whom they were addressing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But next moment I found, to my amazement, that she was lecturing us on the advantages of a fruitarian diet, assuring us that most of the evils flesh is heir to (including drunkenness) would be done away with if we only chained our appetites to fruit.

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

From this reading * * * * * After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rector briefly sketched his idea in calling the meeting together, and, after reminding us how desirable it was at a time like this that some active campaign should be set afoot to combat the drunkenness that had been such a bane to our land, he asked if any ladies who had suggestions to make would kindly speak briefly and to the point.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You would have thought she was addressing loafers inside a public-house.