used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the afternoon, according to their old custom, they assembled together as a Bible class, the captain—as the oldest—being the leader.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading In the afternoon, according to their old custom, they assembled together as a Bible class, the captain—as the oldest—being the leader.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon, according to their old custom, they assembled together as a Bible class, the captain—as the oldest—being the leader.
(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 THE next day was the Sabbath, and all who were not needed in the sick room attended church in the morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE next day was the Sabbath, and all who were not needed in the sick room attended church in the morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the afternoon, according to their old custom, they assembled together as a Bible class, the captain—as the oldest—being the leader.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading In the afternoon, according to their old custom, they assembled together as a Bible class, the captain—as the oldest—being the leader.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading THE next day was the Sabbath, and all who were not needed in the sick room attended church in the morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “They will be very happy there,” said the captain.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The subject was the New Jerusalem, its beauties, its delights, and the character and bliss of its inhabitants.
see with attention
From this reading “In Isaiah we read, ‘Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart....
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In the afternoon, according to their old custom, they assembled together as a Bible class, the captain—as the oldest—being the leader.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading In the afternoon, according to their old custom, they assembled together as a Bible class, the captain—as the oldest—being the leader.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading The subject was the New Jerusalem, its beauties, its delights, and the character and bliss of its inhabitants.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In the afternoon, according to their old custom, they assembled together as a Bible class, the captain—as the oldest—being the leader.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The subject was the New Jerusalem, its beauties, its delights, and the character and bliss of its inhabitants.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE next day was the Sabbath, and all who were not needed in the sick room attended church in the morning.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In the afternoon, according to their old custom, they assembled together as a Bible class, the captain—as the oldest—being the leader.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading In the afternoon, according to their old custom, they assembled together as a Bible class, the captain—as the oldest—being the leader.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE next day was the Sabbath, and all who were not needed in the sick room attended church in the morning.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading The subject was the New Jerusalem, its beauties, its delights, and the character and bliss of its inhabitants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “In Isaiah we read, ‘Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart....
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “They will be very happy there,” said the captain.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “In Isaiah we read, ‘Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart....
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE next day was the Sabbath, and all who were not needed in the sick room attended church in the morning.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The subject was the New Jerusalem, its beauties, its delights, and the character and bliss of its inhabitants.
IsaiahnounUS /ˌaɪˈzeɪə/
(Old Testament) the first of the major Hebrew prophets (8th century BC)
From this reading “In Isaiah we read, ‘Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart....
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The subject was the New Jerusalem, its beauties, its delights, and the character and bliss of its inhabitants.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading The subject was the New Jerusalem, its beauties, its delights, and the character and bliss of its inhabitants.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading “In Isaiah we read, ‘Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart....
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading In the afternoon, according to their old custom, they assembled together as a Bible class, the captain—as the oldest—being the leader.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE next day was the Sabbath, and all who were not needed in the sick room attended church in the morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “In Isaiah we read, ‘Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart....
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading THE next day was the Sabbath, and all who were not needed in the sick room attended church in the morning.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The subject was the New Jerusalem, its beauties, its delights, and the character and bliss of its inhabitants.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE next day was the Sabbath, and all who were not needed in the sick room attended church in the morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE next day was the Sabbath, and all who were not needed in the sick room attended church in the morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The subject was the New Jerusalem, its beauties, its delights, and the character and bliss of its inhabitants.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the afternoon, according to their old custom, they assembled together as a Bible class, the captain—as the oldest—being the leader.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the afternoon, according to their old custom, they assembled together as a Bible class, the captain—as the oldest—being the leader.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “In Isaiah we read, ‘Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart....
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE next day was the Sabbath, and all who were not needed in the sick room attended church in the morning.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading THE next day was the Sabbath, and all who were not needed in the sick room attended church in the morning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “They will be very happy there,” said the captain.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading “In Isaiah we read, ‘Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart....
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “In Isaiah we read, ‘Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart....
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading THE next day was the Sabbath, and all who were not needed in the sick room attended church in the morning.
deliver by singing
From this reading “In Isaiah we read, ‘Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart....
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject was the New Jerusalem, its beauties, its delights, and the character and bliss of its inhabitants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE next day was the Sabbath, and all who were not needed in the sick room attended church in the morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the afternoon, according to their old custom, they assembled together as a Bible class, the captain—as the oldest—being the leader.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “They will be very happy there,” said the captain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the afternoon, according to their old custom, they assembled together as a Bible class, the captain—as the oldest—being the leader.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the afternoon, according to their old custom, they assembled together as a Bible class, the captain—as the oldest—being the leader.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In the afternoon, according to their old custom, they assembled together as a Bible class, the captain—as the oldest—being the leader.
precisely as stated
From this reading “They will be very happy there,” said the captain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE next day was the Sabbath, and all who were not needed in the sick room attended church in the morning.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “In Isaiah we read, ‘Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart....
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE next day was the Sabbath, and all who were not needed in the sick room attended church in the morning.
which person or people
From this reading THE next day was the Sabbath, and all who were not needed in the sick room attended church in the morning.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “They will be very happy there,” said the captain.
