used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The people settled back in their seats, uneasily; they strangely avoided the eye of their pastor.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The people settled back in their seats, uneasily; they strangely avoided the eye of their pastor.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The old minister closed the Book and looked out over the congregation.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading He looked long and yearningly, and twice he cleared his throat, only to repeat, "on earth peace, good-will toward men."
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The old minister closed the Book and looked out over the congregation.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading The old minister closed the Book and looked out over the congregation.
DeaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading It rested in its slow survey of the flock upon Deacon Pratt's empty pew.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
make void or empty of contents
From this reading It rested in its slow survey of the flock upon Deacon Pratt's empty pew.
the organ of sight
From this reading The people settled back in their seats, uneasily; they strangely avoided the eye of their pastor.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading It rested in its slow survey of the flock upon Deacon Pratt's empty pew.
a state of high honor
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
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 "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
good-will
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From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked long and yearningly, and twice he cleared his throat, only to repeat, "on earth peace, good-will toward men."
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked long and yearningly, and twice he cleared his throat, only to repeat, "on earth peace, good-will toward men."
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It rested in its slow survey of the flock upon Deacon Pratt's empty pew.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It rested in its slow survey of the flock upon Deacon Pratt's empty pew.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He looked long and yearningly, and twice he cleared his throat, only to repeat, "on earth peace, good-will toward men."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The old minister closed the Book and looked out over the congregation.
the force of workers available
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The old minister closed the Book and looked out over the congregation.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old minister closed the Book and looked out over the congregation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
and nothing more
From this reading He looked long and yearningly, and twice he cleared his throat, only to repeat, "on earth peace, good-will toward men."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The old minister closed the Book and looked out over the congregation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The old minister closed the Book and looked out over the congregation.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The people settled back in their seats, uneasily; they strangely avoided the eye of their pastor.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people settled back in their seats, uneasily; they strangely avoided the eye of their pastor.
pewnounUS /pjuː/
long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
From this reading It rested in its slow survey of the flock upon Deacon Pratt's empty pew.
praisingadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzɪŋ/
full of or giving praise
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
Pratt's
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From this reading It rested in its slow survey of the flock upon Deacon Pratt's empty pew.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading He looked long and yearningly, and twice he cleared his throat, only to repeat, "on earth peace, good-will toward men."
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading It rested in its slow survey of the flock upon Deacon Pratt's empty pew.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The people settled back in their seats, uneasily; they strangely avoided the eye of their pastor.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The people settled back in their seats, uneasily; they strangely avoided the eye of their pastor.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading It rested in its slow survey of the flock upon Deacon Pratt's empty pew.
in a strange manner
From this reading The people settled back in their seats, uneasily; they strangely avoided the eye of their pastor.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It rested in its slow survey of the flock upon Deacon Pratt's empty pew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The people settled back in their seats, uneasily; they strangely avoided the eye of their pastor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The people settled back in their seats, uneasily; they strangely avoided the eye of their pastor.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading He looked long and yearningly, and twice he cleared his throat, only to repeat, "on earth peace, good-will toward men."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
two times
From this reading He looked long and yearningly, and twice he cleared his throat, only to repeat, "on earth peace, good-will toward men."
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading The people settled back in their seats, uneasily; they strangely avoided the eye of their pastor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It rested in its slow survey of the flock upon Deacon Pratt's empty pew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men.'"
yearninglyadverb
in a yearning manner
From this reading He looked long and yearningly, and twice he cleared his throat, only to repeat, "on earth peace, good-will toward men."
