used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All eyes were turned upon him, and for a moment there was a perceptible pause and break in the singing.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
(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 All eyes were turned upon him, and for a moment there was a perceptible pause and break in the singing.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Brethren," he said, "before we pray, allow me a few words.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading "Let us pray," said Barton Stone, coming forward with uplifted hands at the conclusion of the hymn; but Gilcrest arose, and, arresting him, stood facing the assembly.
arrestingadjectiveUS /ərˈestɪŋ/
commanding attention
From this reading "Let us pray," said Barton Stone, coming forward with uplifted hands at the conclusion of the hymn; but Gilcrest arose, and, arresting him, stood facing the assembly.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading "Let us pray," said Barton Stone, coming forward with uplifted hands at the conclusion of the hymn; but Gilcrest arose, and, arresting him, stood facing the assembly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Let us pray," said Barton Stone, coming forward with uplifted hands at the conclusion of the hymn; but Gilcrest arose, and, arresting him, stood facing the assembly.
Barton
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From this reading "Let us pray," said Barton Stone, coming forward with uplifted hands at the conclusion of the hymn; but Gilcrest arose, and, arresting him, stood facing the assembly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Brethren," he said, "before we pray, allow me a few words.
terminate
From this reading All eyes were turned upon him, and for a moment there was a perceptible pause and break in the singing.
BrethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading "Brethren," he said, "before we pray, allow me a few words.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Let us pray," said Barton Stone, coming forward with uplifted hands at the conclusion of the hymn; but Gilcrest arose, and, arresting him, stood facing the assembly.
CanenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Let us pray," said Barton Stone, coming forward with uplifted hands at the conclusion of the hymn; but Gilcrest arose, and, arresting him, stood facing the assembly.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
opinion or judgment
From this reading All eyes were turned upon him, and for a moment there was a perceptible pause and break in the singing.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading "Let us pray," said Barton Stone, coming forward with uplifted hands at the conclusion of the hymn; but Gilcrest arose, and, arresting him, stood facing the assembly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Brethren," he said, "before we pray, allow me a few words.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Then Mason Rogers lined out the fifth stanza, and the congregation sang with redoubled zest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All eyes were turned upon him, and for a moment there was a perceptible pause and break in the singing.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "Let us pray," said Barton Stone, coming forward with uplifted hands at the conclusion of the hymn; but Gilcrest arose, and, arresting him, stood facing the assembly.
Gilcrest
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From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Let us pray," said Barton Stone, coming forward with uplifted hands at the conclusion of the hymn; but Gilcrest arose, and, arresting him, stood facing the assembly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Brethren," he said, "before we pray, allow me a few words.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All eyes were turned upon him, and for a moment there was a perceptible pause and break in the singing.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
Hiram
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From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
hymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us pray," said Barton Stone, coming forward with uplifted hands at the conclusion of the hymn; but Gilcrest arose, and, arresting him, stood facing the assembly.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading Then Mason Rogers lined out the fifth stanza, and the congregation sang with redoubled zest.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Then Mason Rogers lined out the fifth stanza, and the congregation sang with redoubled zest.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Brethren," he said, "before we pray, allow me a few words.
meeting-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
a particular point in time
From this reading All eyes were turned upon him, and for a moment there was a perceptible pause and break in the singing.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then Mason Rogers lined out the fifth stanza, and the congregation sang with redoubled zest.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading All eyes were turned upon him, and for a moment there was a perceptible pause and break in the singing.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading All eyes were turned upon him, and for a moment there was a perceptible pause and break in the singing.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading "Let us pray," said Barton Stone, coming forward with uplifted hands at the conclusion of the hymn; but Gilcrest arose, and, arresting him, stood facing the assembly.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
redoubledadjectiveUS /riˈdʌbəld/
become much greater in intensity or size or amount
From this reading Then Mason Rogers lined out the fifth stanza, and the congregation sang with redoubled zest.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading Then Mason Rogers lined out the fifth stanza, and the congregation sang with redoubled zest.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let us pray," said Barton Stone, coming forward with uplifted hands at the conclusion of the hymn; but Gilcrest arose, and, arresting him, stood facing the assembly.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Then Mason Rogers lined out the fifth stanza, and the congregation sang with redoubled zest.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
stanzanounUS /ˈstænzə/
a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem
From this reading Then Mason Rogers lined out the fifth stanza, and the congregation sang with redoubled zest.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "Let us pray," said Barton Stone, coming forward with uplifted hands at the conclusion of the hymn; but Gilcrest arose, and, arresting him, stood facing the assembly.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Let us pray," said Barton Stone, coming forward with uplifted hands at the conclusion of the hymn; but Gilcrest arose, and, arresting him, stood facing the assembly.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Mason Rogers lined out the fifth stanza, and the congregation sang with redoubled zest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All eyes were turned upon him, and for a moment there was a perceptible pause and break in the singing.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading All eyes were turned upon him, and for a moment there was a perceptible pause and break in the singing.
upliftedadjectiveUS /ˈʌplɪftɪd/
exalted emotionally especially with pride
From this reading "Let us pray," said Barton Stone, coming forward with uplifted hands at the conclusion of the hymn; but Gilcrest arose, and, arresting him, stood facing the assembly.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us pray," said Barton Stone, coming forward with uplifted hands at the conclusion of the hymn; but Gilcrest arose, and, arresting him, stood facing the assembly.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Brethren," he said, "before we pray, allow me a few words.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All eyes were turned upon him, and for a moment there was a perceptible pause and break in the singing.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading CONCLUSION Upon the third Sunday in November, while the congregation in Cane Ridge meeting-house was singing the opening hymn, Hiram Gilcrest entered, and, walking slowly down the aisle, seated himself upon the steps of the pulpit platform.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then Mason Rogers lined out the fifth stanza, and the congregation sang with redoubled zest.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Brethren," he said, "before we pray, allow me a few words.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading Then Mason Rogers lined out the fifth stanza, and the congregation sang with redoubled zest.
