used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She sent the bonnet and cape to the lecture with a prayer, but she did not look for the prayer to be answered.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “AN AWFUL PROBLEM” Isn't it strange, the ways the Lord takes to answer prayers?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
react verbally
From this reading “AN AWFUL PROBLEM” Isn't it strange, the ways the Lord takes to answer prayers?
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading She sent the bonnet and cape to the lecture with a prayer, but she did not look for the prayer to be answered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
AWFULadjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading “AN AWFUL PROBLEM” Isn't it strange, the ways the Lord takes to answer prayers?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She sent the bonnet and cape to the lecture with a prayer, but she did not look for the prayer to be answered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Much prayer had been made for Dirk Colson, but few had thought of his sister.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading She sent the bonnet and cape to the lecture with a prayer, but she did not look for the prayer to be answered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Much prayer had been made for Dirk Colson, but few had thought of his sister.
CalkinsnounUS /ˈkælkɪnz/
plural of “calkin” — a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
capenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading She sent the bonnet and cape to the lecture with a prayer, but she did not look for the prayer to be answered.
Christ'snounUS /kraɪsts/
possessive form of “christ” — 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 Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
Colson
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From this reading Much prayer had been made for Dirk Colson, but few had thought of his sister.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Verily, He has to be content with faith “less than a grain of mustard-seed.”
wanted intensely
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She sent the bonnet and cape to the lecture with a prayer, but she did not look for the prayer to be answered.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
DirknounUS /dɜːrk/
a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
From this reading Much prayer had been made for Dirk Colson, but few had thought of his sister.
doubtingadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Verily, He has to be content with faith “less than a grain of mustard-seed.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Much prayer had been made for Dirk Colson, but few had thought of his sister.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Much prayer had been made for Dirk Colson, but few had thought of his sister.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading Verily, He has to be content with faith “less than a grain of mustard-seed.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Much prayer had been made for Dirk Colson, but few had thought of his sister.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Verily, He has to be content with faith “less than a grain of mustard-seed.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Verily, He has to be content with faith “less than a grain of mustard-seed.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Much prayer had been made for Dirk Colson, but few had thought of his sister.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
Isn't
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From this reading “AN AWFUL PROBLEM” Isn't it strange, the ways the Lord takes to answer prayers?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “AN AWFUL PROBLEM” Isn't it strange, the ways the Lord takes to answer prayers?
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading She sent the bonnet and cape to the lecture with a prayer, but she did not look for the prayer to be answered.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Verily, He has to be content with faith “less than a grain of mustard-seed.”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She sent the bonnet and cape to the lecture with a prayer, but she did not look for the prayer to be answered.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “AN AWFUL PROBLEM” Isn't it strange, the ways the Lord takes to answer prayers?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Much prayer had been made for Dirk Colson, but few had thought of his sister.
MartnounUS /mɑːrt/
an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much prayer had been made for Dirk Colson, but few had thought of his sister.
mustard-seed
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From this reading Verily, He has to be content with faith “less than a grain of mustard-seed.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She sent the bonnet and cape to the lecture with a prayer, but she did not look for the prayer to be answered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Much prayer had been made for Dirk Colson, but few had thought of his sister.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Much prayer had been made for Dirk Colson, but few had thought of his sister.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading “AN AWFUL PROBLEM” Isn't it strange, the ways the Lord takes to answer prayers?
PROBLEMnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading “AN AWFUL PROBLEM” Isn't it strange, the ways the Lord takes to answer prayers?
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
Sallie
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From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She sent the bonnet and cape to the lecture with a prayer, but she did not look for the prayer to be answered.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sent the bonnet and cape to the lecture with a prayer, but she did not look for the prayer to be answered.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Much prayer had been made for Dirk Colson, but few had thought of his sister.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading “AN AWFUL PROBLEM” Isn't it strange, the ways the Lord takes to answer prayers?
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading “AN AWFUL PROBLEM” Isn't it strange, the ways the Lord takes to answer prayers?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Verily, He has to be content with faith “less than a grain of mustard-seed.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “AN AWFUL PROBLEM” Isn't it strange, the ways the Lord takes to answer prayers?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Much prayer had been made for Dirk Colson, but few had thought of his sister.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “AN AWFUL PROBLEM” Isn't it strange, the ways the Lord takes to answer prayers?
a shaky motion
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
Verilyadverb
in truth; certainly
From this reading Verily, He has to be content with faith “less than a grain of mustard-seed.”
precisely as stated
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading “AN AWFUL PROBLEM” Isn't it strange, the ways the Lord takes to answer prayers?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sallie Calkins, it is true, had come with trembling steps into the light of Christ's love, and had immediately desired to have Mart enjoy it with her, but was very trembling and doubting as to her ability to reach Mart, or to influence her in the right direction.
