used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Disorderly Scene in Church.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
any thing at all
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
subject to appointment
From this reading The sexes were divided, the men sitting on one side and the women on the other, but each person in his or her regular and appointed seat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the custom at that time to select a seating committee of judicious and careful men, whose very important duty it was to seat the congregation.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The church was a low, small structure, with rough, unplastered roof and walls, and wooden benches instead of pews.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sexes were divided, the men sitting on one side and the women on the other, but each person in his or her regular and appointed seat.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading It was the custom at that time to select a seating committee of judicious and careful men, whose very important duty it was to seat the congregation.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A Disorderly Scene in Church.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading It was the custom at that time to select a seating committee of judicious and careful men, whose very important duty it was to seat the congregation.
a state at a particular time
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading It was the custom at that time to select a seating committee of judicious and careful men, whose very important duty it was to seat the congregation.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It was the custom at that time to select a seating committee of judicious and careful men, whose very important duty it was to seat the congregation.
DisorderlyadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərli/
undisciplined and unruly
From this reading A Disorderly Scene in Church.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The sexes were divided, the men sitting on one side and the women on the other, but each person in his or her regular and appointed seat.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was the custom at that time to select a seating committee of judicious and careful men, whose very important duty it was to seat the congregation.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The sexes were divided, the men sitting on one side and the women on the other, but each person in his or her regular and appointed seat.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
usually; as a rule
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sexes were divided, the men sitting on one side and the women on the other, but each person in his or her regular and appointed seat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sexes were divided, the men sitting on one side and the women on the other, but each person in his or her regular and appointed seat.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was the custom at that time to select a seating committee of judicious and careful men, whose very important duty it was to seat the congregation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Disorderly Scene in Church.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The church was a low, small structure, with rough, unplastered roof and walls, and wooden benches instead of pews.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading It was the custom at that time to select a seating committee of judicious and careful men, whose very important duty it was to seat the congregation.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The church was a low, small structure, with rough, unplastered roof and walls, and wooden benches instead of pews.
the force of workers available
From this reading The sexes were divided, the men sitting on one side and the women on the other, but each person in his or her regular and appointed seat.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
as might be expected
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sexes were divided, the men sitting on one side and the women on the other, but each person in his or her regular and appointed seat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The sexes were divided, the men sitting on one side and the women on the other, but each person in his or her regular and appointed seat.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The sexes were divided, the men sitting on one side and the women on the other, but each person in his or her regular and appointed seat.
a human being
From this reading The sexes were divided, the men sitting on one side and the women on the other, but each person in his or her regular and appointed seat.
pewsnounUS /pjuːz/
plural of “pew” — long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
From this reading The church was a low, small structure, with rough, unplastered roof and walls, and wooden benches instead of pews.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The sexes were divided, the men sitting on one side and the women on the other, but each person in his or her regular and appointed seat.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The church was a low, small structure, with rough, unplastered roof and walls, and wooden benches instead of pews.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The church was a low, small structure, with rough, unplastered roof and walls, and wooden benches instead of pews.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A Disorderly Scene in Church.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The sexes were divided, the men sitting on one side and the women on the other, but each person in his or her regular and appointed seat.
seatingnounUS /ˈsiːtɪŋ/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading It was the custom at that time to select a seating committee of judicious and careful men, whose very important duty it was to seat the congregation.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading It was the custom at that time to select a seating committee of judicious and careful men, whose very important duty it was to seat the congregation.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading The sexes were divided, the men sitting on one side and the women on the other, but each person in his or her regular and appointed seat.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The sexes were divided, the men sitting on one side and the women on the other, but each person in his or her regular and appointed seat.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The sexes were divided, the men sitting on one side and the women on the other, but each person in his or her regular and appointed seat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The church was a low, small structure, with rough, unplastered roof and walls, and wooden benches instead of pews.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The church was a low, small structure, with rough, unplastered roof and walls, and wooden benches instead of pews.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the custom at that time to select a seating committee of judicious and careful men, whose very important duty it was to seat the congregation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the custom at that time to select a seating committee of judicious and careful men, whose very important duty it was to seat the congregation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
unplastered
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From this reading The church was a low, small structure, with rough, unplastered roof and walls, and wooden benches instead of pews.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was the custom at that time to select a seating committee of judicious and careful men, whose very important duty it was to seat the congregation.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The church was a low, small structure, with rough, unplastered roof and walls, and wooden benches instead of pews.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If anything were needed to add to the excitement which the condition of the "afflicted children," as they were generally termed, naturally produced in Salem village and the adjoining neighborhood, it was a scene in the village church one Sunday morning.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was the custom at that time to select a seating committee of judicious and careful men, whose very important duty it was to seat the congregation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The church was a low, small structure, with rough, unplastered roof and walls, and wooden benches instead of pews.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The sexes were divided, the men sitting on one side and the women on the other, but each person in his or her regular and appointed seat.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading The church was a low, small structure, with rough, unplastered roof and walls, and wooden benches instead of pews.
