Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Then the Captain, his older daughters, Chester, and Harold, had a little chat about what should be done in the morning.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The young men were urgent that their assistance should be accepted in the matter of setting up and trimming the tree; the girls also put in a petition for the privilege of helping with the work.

later than; following

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

(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 As on former voyages on the "Dolphin," Sabbath day was kept religiously by all on board the vessel.

in addition

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As on former voyages on the "Dolphin," Sabbath day was kept religiously by all on board the vessel.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading The young men were urgent that their assistance should be accepted in the matter of setting up and trimming the tree; the girls also put in a petition for the privilege of helping with the work.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Then the Captain, his older daughters, Chester, and Harold, had a little chat about what should be done in the morning.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The children went to bed early that night that--as they said--Christmas might come the sooner.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

possessive form of “bethlehem” — a town in eastern Pennsylvania on the Lehigh River to the northwest of Philadelphia; an important center for steel production

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading As on former voyages on the "Dolphin," Sabbath day was kept religiously by all on board the vessel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As on former voyages on the "Dolphin," Sabbath day was kept religiously by all on board the vessel.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Then the Captain, his older daughters, Chester, and Harold, had a little chat about what should be done in the morning.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading Then the Captain, his older daughters, Chester, and Harold, had a little chat about what should be done in the morning.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading Then the Captain, his older daughters, Chester, and Harold, had a little chat about what should be done in the morning.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The children went to bed early that night that--as they said--Christmas might come the sooner.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading The children went to bed early that night that--as they said--Christmas might come the sooner.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The children went to bed early that night that--as they said--Christmas might come the sooner.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Then the Captain, his older daughters, Chester, and Harold, had a little chat about what should be done in the morning.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As on former voyages on the "Dolphin," Sabbath day was kept religiously by all on board the vessel.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)

From this reading As on former voyages on the "Dolphin," Sabbath day was kept religiously by all on board the vessel.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Then the Captain, his older daughters, Chester, and Harold, had a little chat about what should be done in the morning.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The children went to bed early that night that--as they said--Christmas might come the sooner.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading As on former voyages on the "Dolphin," Sabbath day was kept religiously by all on board the vessel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The young men were urgent that their assistance should be accepted in the matter of setting up and trimming the tree; the girls also put in a petition for the privilege of helping with the work.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Then the Captain, his older daughters, Chester, and Harold, had a little chat about what should be done in the morning.

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From this reading Then the Captain, his older daughters, Chester, and Harold, had a little chat about what should be done in the morning.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading The young men were urgent that their assistance should be accepted in the matter of setting up and trimming the tree; the girls also put in a petition for the privilege of helping with the work.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Then the Captain, his older daughters, Chester, and Harold, had a little chat about what should be done in the morning.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Then the Captain, his older daughters, Chester, and Harold, had a little chat about what should be done in the morning.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading As on former voyages on the "Dolphin," Sabbath day was kept religiously by all on board the vessel.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

a unit of instruction

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Then the Captain, his older daughters, Chester, and Harold, had a little chat about what should be done in the morning.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The young men were urgent that their assistance should be accepted in the matter of setting up and trimming the tree; the girls also put in a petition for the privilege of helping with the work.

the force of workers available

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The children went to bed early that night that--as they said--Christmas might come the sooner.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Then the Captain, his older daughters, Chester, and Harold, had a little chat about what should be done in the morning.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The children went to bed early that night that--as they said--Christmas might come the sooner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Then the Captain, his older daughters, Chester, and Harold, had a little chat about what should be done in the morning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As on former voyages on the "Dolphin," Sabbath day was kept religiously by all on board the vessel.

a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

From this reading The young men were urgent that their assistance should be accepted in the matter of setting up and trimming the tree; the girls also put in a petition for the privilege of helping with the work.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading The young men were urgent that their assistance should be accepted in the matter of setting up and trimming the tree; the girls also put in a petition for the privilege of helping with the work.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The young men were urgent that their assistance should be accepted in the matter of setting up and trimming the tree; the girls also put in a petition for the privilege of helping with the work.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

by religion

From this reading As on former voyages on the "Dolphin," Sabbath day was kept religiously by all on board the vessel.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading As on former voyages on the "Dolphin," Sabbath day was kept religiously by all on board the vessel.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The children went to bed early that night that--as they said--Christmas might come the sooner.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The young men were urgent that their assistance should be accepted in the matter of setting up and trimming the tree; the girls also put in a petition for the privilege of helping with the work.

plural of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Then the Captain, his older daughters, Chester, and Harold, had a little chat about what should be done in the morning.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading The children went to bed early that night that--as they said--Christmas might come the sooner.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The children went to bed early that night that--as they said--Christmas might come the sooner.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading As on former voyages on the "Dolphin," Sabbath day was kept religiously by all on board the vessel.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the Captain, his older daughters, Chester, and Harold, had a little chat about what should be done in the morning.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The children went to bed early that night that--as they said--Christmas might come the sooner.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The young men were urgent that their assistance should be accepted in the matter of setting up and trimming the tree; the girls also put in a petition for the privilege of helping with the work.

the act of adding decoration

From this reading The young men were urgent that their assistance should be accepted in the matter of setting up and trimming the tree; the girls also put in a petition for the privilege of helping with the work.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The young men were urgent that their assistance should be accepted in the matter of setting up and trimming the tree; the girls also put in a petition for the privilege of helping with the work.

compelling immediate action

From this reading The young men were urgent that their assistance should be accepted in the matter of setting up and trimming the tree; the girls also put in a petition for the privilege of helping with the work.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading As on former voyages on the "Dolphin," Sabbath day was kept religiously by all on board the vessel.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water

From this reading As on former voyages on the "Dolphin," Sabbath day was kept religiously by all on board the vessel.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As on former voyages on the "Dolphin," Sabbath day was kept religiously by all on board the vessel.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The children went to bed early that night that--as they said--Christmas might come the sooner.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Then the Captain, his older daughters, Chester, and Harold, had a little chat about what should be done in the morning.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Religious services--prayer, praise and the reading of a sermon--were held on deck, for the benefit of all, after which there was a Bible lesson led by Mr. Milburn, the subject being the birth of Jesus and the visits of the wise men from the east; also the story of Bethlehem's shepherds and their angel visitants followed by their visit to the infant Saviour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The young men were urgent that their assistance should be accepted in the matter of setting up and trimming the tree; the girls also put in a petition for the privilege of helping with the work.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The young men were urgent that their assistance should be accepted in the matter of setting up and trimming the tree; the girls also put in a petition for the privilege of helping with the work.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young men were urgent that their assistance should be accepted in the matter of setting up and trimming the tree; the girls also put in a petition for the privilege of helping with the work.