used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
afflictverbUS /əˈflɪkt/
cause great unhappiness for; distress
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
in the past
From this reading Years ago, when the congregation was first organized, it erected a small but very pretty frame meeting-house.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE MEETING AND ITS MISSIONARY WORK_.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In the course of time the people became dissatisfied with the location of the house of worship; and as they had a good offer for the site, they sold it and bought a better one in another quarter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In the course of time the people became dissatisfied with the location of the house of worship; and as they had a good offer for the site, they sold it and bought a better one in another quarter.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then they put rollers under the building, and as soon as it was off the ground the purchaser of the lot began to build a dwelling-house on the site.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In the course of time the people became dissatisfied with the location of the house of worship; and as they had a good offer for the site, they sold it and bought a better one in another quarter.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading In the course of time the people became dissatisfied with the location of the house of worship; and as they had a good offer for the site, they sold it and bought a better one in another quarter.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Then they put rollers under the building, and as soon as it was off the ground the purchaser of the lot began to build a dwelling-house on the site.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Then they put rollers under the building, and as soon as it was off the ground the purchaser of the lot began to build a dwelling-house on the site.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading Years ago, when the congregation was first organized, it erected a small but very pretty frame meeting-house.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of time the people became dissatisfied with the location of the house of worship; and as they had a good offer for the site, they sold it and bought a better one in another quarter.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading In the course of time the people became dissatisfied with the location of the house of worship; and as they had a good offer for the site, they sold it and bought a better one in another quarter.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
dwelling-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then they put rollers under the building, and as soon as it was off the ground the purchaser of the lot began to build a dwelling-house on the site.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading Years ago, when the congregation was first organized, it erected a small but very pretty frame meeting-house.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Years ago, when the congregation was first organized, it erected a small but very pretty frame meeting-house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Years ago, when the congregation was first organized, it erected a small but very pretty frame meeting-house.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Then they put rollers under the building, and as soon as it was off the ground the purchaser of the lot began to build a dwelling-house on the site.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the course of time the people became dissatisfied with the location of the house of worship; and as they had a good offer for the site, they sold it and bought a better one in another quarter.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the course of time the people became dissatisfied with the location of the house of worship; and as they had a good offer for the site, they sold it and bought a better one in another quarter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _THE MEETING AND ITS MISSIONARY WORK_.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading In the course of time the people became dissatisfied with the location of the house of worship; and as they had a good offer for the site, they sold it and bought a better one in another quarter.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Then they put rollers under the building, and as soon as it was off the ground the purchaser of the lot began to build a dwelling-house on the site.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading _THE MEETING AND ITS MISSIONARY WORK_.
meeting-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Years ago, when the congregation was first organized, it erected a small but very pretty frame meeting-house.
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
militantadjectiveUS /ˈmɪlətənt/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
MISSIONARYnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading _THE MEETING AND ITS MISSIONARY WORK_.
moralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then they put rollers under the building, and as soon as it was off the ground the purchaser of the lot began to build a dwelling-house on the site.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In the course of time the people became dissatisfied with the location of the house of worship; and as they had a good offer for the site, they sold it and bought a better one in another quarter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then they put rollers under the building, and as soon as it was off the ground the purchaser of the lot began to build a dwelling-house on the site.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the course of time the people became dissatisfied with the location of the house of worship; and as they had a good offer for the site, they sold it and bought a better one in another quarter.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading Years ago, when the congregation was first organized, it erected a small but very pretty frame meeting-house.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In the course of time the people became dissatisfied with the location of the house of worship; and as they had a good offer for the site, they sold it and bought a better one in another quarter.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Years ago, when the congregation was first organized, it erected a small but very pretty frame meeting-house.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
purchasernounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsər/
a person who buys
From this reading Then they put rollers under the building, and as soon as it was off the ground the purchaser of the lot began to build a dwelling-house on the site.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then they put rollers under the building, and as soon as it was off the ground the purchaser of the lot began to build a dwelling-house on the site.
one of four equal parts
From this reading In the course of time the people became dissatisfied with the location of the house of worship; and as they had a good offer for the site, they sold it and bought a better one in another quarter.
rollersnounUS /ˈroʊlərz/
plural of “roller” — a grounder that rolls along the infield
From this reading Then they put rollers under the building, and as soon as it was off the ground the purchaser of the lot began to build a dwelling-house on the site.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading In the course of time the people became dissatisfied with the location of the house of worship; and as they had a good offer for the site, they sold it and bought a better one in another quarter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Years ago, when the congregation was first organized, it erected a small but very pretty frame meeting-house.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading In the course of time the people became dissatisfied with the location of the house of worship; and as they had a good offer for the site, they sold it and bought a better one in another quarter.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
in the near future
From this reading Then they put rollers under the building, and as soon as it was off the ground the purchaser of the lot began to build a dwelling-house on the site.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE MEETING AND ITS MISSIONARY WORK_.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then they put rollers under the building, and as soon as it was off the ground the purchaser of the lot began to build a dwelling-house on the site.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the course of time the people became dissatisfied with the location of the house of worship; and as they had a good offer for the site, they sold it and bought a better one in another quarter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the course of time the people became dissatisfied with the location of the house of worship; and as they had a good offer for the site, they sold it and bought a better one in another quarter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Then they put rollers under the building, and as soon as it was off the ground the purchaser of the lot began to build a dwelling-house on the site.
precisely as stated
From this reading Years ago, when the congregation was first organized, it erected a small but very pretty frame meeting-house.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Years ago, when the congregation was first organized, it erected a small but very pretty frame meeting-house.
at the time that
From this reading Years ago, when the congregation was first organized, it erected a small but very pretty frame meeting-house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Methodist church in the village is doing now, as it has always done, a good and noble work for Christianity and the cause of public morals; but it has not escaped the trials which are permitted sometimes to afflict the Church militant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the course of time the people became dissatisfied with the location of the house of worship; and as they had a good offer for the site, they sold it and bought a better one in another quarter.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _THE MEETING AND ITS MISSIONARY WORK_.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading In the course of time the people became dissatisfied with the location of the house of worship; and as they had a good offer for the site, they sold it and bought a better one in another quarter.
a late time of life
From this reading Years ago, when the congregation was first organized, it erected a small but very pretty frame meeting-house.
