used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ’Twas the voice Of a free people.”
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading “Brought freely their offerings, and with one accord Sang, Glory and praise and worship to God!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Brought freely their offerings, and with one accord Sang, Glory and praise and worship to God!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
BLINKBONNY
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From this reading BLINKBONNY FREE CHURCH.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Brought freely their offerings, and with one accord Sang, Glory and praise and worship to God!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading BLINKBONNY FREE CHURCH.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
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 _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading Loud rang the exultation.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading BLINKBONNY FREE CHURCH.
in a free manner
From this reading “Brought freely their offerings, and with one accord Sang, Glory and praise and worship to God!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
a state of high honor
From this reading “Brought freely their offerings, and with one accord Sang, Glory and praise and worship to God!
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “Brought freely their offerings, and with one accord Sang, Glory and praise and worship to God!
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
indirectadjectiveUS /ˌɪndərˈekt/
having intervening factors or persons or influences
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Loud rang the exultation.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
misconstruedverbUS /ˌmɪskənˈstruːd/
past form of “misconstrue” — interpret in the wrong way
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ’Twas the voice Of a free people.”
offeringsnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋz/
plural of “offering” — something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading “Brought freely their offerings, and with one accord Sang, Glory and praise and worship to God!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Brought freely their offerings, and with one accord Sang, Glory and praise and worship to God!
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading ’Twas the voice Of a free people.”
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading “Brought freely their offerings, and with one accord Sang, Glory and praise and worship to God!
promoteverbUS /prəˈmoʊt/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Loud rang the exultation.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading “Brought freely their offerings, and with one accord Sang, Glory and praise and worship to God!
scarcitynounUS /ˈskersɪti/
a small and inadequate amount
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
sectarianadjectiveUS /sekˈteriən/
of or relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
Sotheby
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From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Loud rang the exultation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Brought freely their offerings, and with one accord Sang, Glory and praise and worship to God!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Brought freely their offerings, and with one accord Sang, Glory and praise and worship to God!
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
Twas
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From this reading ’Twas the voice Of a free people.”
unhappilyadverbUS /ənˈhæpəli/
in an unpleasant way
From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading ’Twas the voice Of a free people.”
William
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From this reading _William Sotheby._ The formation and early history of the Free Church congregation of Blinkbonny is the subject of the following chapter; and I feel it to be one of special difficulty, not from any scarcity of interesting matter, but from the fear that my treatment of it may unhappily be misconstrued as an indirect attempt to promote sectarian interests.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Brought freely their offerings, and with one accord Sang, Glory and praise and worship to God!
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading “Brought freely their offerings, and with one accord Sang, Glory and praise and worship to God!
